{"title":"Elijah Craig","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Elijah Craig Bourbon — named after the Baptist minister credited with inventing bourbon. Heaven Hill's flagship brand offers everything from Small Batch to rare Barrel Proof releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elijah-craig-small-batch-single-barrel-pick-the-cellar-restaurant","title":"Elijah Craig Small Batch Single Barrel Pick - The Cellar Restaurant","description":" \u003ch2\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch Single Barrel Pick\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite taste of \u003cb\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch Single Barrel Pick\u003c\/b\u003e from The Cellar Restaurant. This exceptional bourbon has been awarded 4 Double Gold medals, a testament to its rich flavor and full-bodied profile. Perfect for whiskey enthusiasts, this small batch bourbon offers a delightful complexity with notes of vanilla bean, sweet fruit, and fresh mint, leading to a smooth and warm finish accented by spice, smoke, and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Elijah Craig?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eElijah Craig is renowned for crafting some of the finest bourbons, and this single barrel pick is no exception. Known for its meticulous selection process, each bottle promises a unique tasting experience that stands out among other premium bourbons. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of whiskey, Elijah Craig offers a taste adventure you won't forget.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Any Occasion\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, this bourbon is the perfect companion. Its balanced flavor profile makes it an ideal choice for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Wooden Cork\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchase your bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch Single Barrel Pick online from Wooden Cork, a leading retailer in premium spirits. Enjoy the convenience of having this award-winning bourbon delivered straight to your door, ready to be savored and shared.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExperience the legacy of Elijah Craig and elevate your whiskey collection with this exclusive single barrel pick. 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Single barrel picks are individual barrels chosen by retailers from Heaven Hill’s warehouse, bottled at the barrel’s natural proof without blending — meaning the flavor profile is specific to that barrel’s position in the rickhouse, age, and ambient temperature exposure over its maturation period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eElijah Craig is one of the most established names in Kentucky bourbon, produced at Heaven Hill using a high-corn mashbill (approximately 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley) aged in new charred American oak. The Eureka pick represents a single warehouse selection made by Wooden Cork — aged longer and at a higher warehouse position than the standard Elijah Craig Small Batch, which is a blend of barrels aged 8–12 years. Single barrel expressions from upper warehouse floors typically develop more concentrated vanilla and caramel character from greater temperature fluctuation cycling the spirit in and out of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and dried fruit with light baking spice. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied — brown sugar, vanilla bean, mint, and warm spice with more concentrated oak than the standard Small Batch blend. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm with lingering caramel and wood spice.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill, Bardstown, Kentucky — \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Single Barrel Pick — \u003cstrong\u003eMashbill:\u003c\/strong\u003e High corn, low rye — \u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Cork exclusive barrel pick — \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhat makes a single barrel pick different from standard Elijah Craig Small Batch?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard Elijah Craig Small Batch is a blend of selected barrels aged 8–12 years, combined to hit a consistent flavor target. A single barrel pick is one specific barrel chosen by a retailer — Wooden Cork in this case — bottled without blending. This means the flavor is entirely determined by that barrel’s history: its position in the rickhouse, how much temperature cycling it experienced, how long it aged, and the specific wood of the barrel itself. No two single barrel picks taste identical, and the Eureka label is Wooden Cork’s designation for this specific selection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes a single barrel pick different from standard Elijah Craig Small Batch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Small Batch is a blend of 8\\u201312 year barrels combined for consistency. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a single barrel of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof hand-selected exclusively for Wooden Cork, aged 9 years in new charred American oak and bottled at 125.6 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — the only place in the world this specific barrel is available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate barrel selections are the highest expression of a retailer's relationship with a distillery. Heaven Hill grants retailers the opportunity to visit the rick houses, evaluate individual barrels from their aging inventory, and select a single cask to be bottled exclusively under that retailer's name. Wooden Cork's selection of this barrel represents our team's judgment about what constitutes exceptional Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character — the specific proof, age, and flavor profile we identified as the standard worth putting our name on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis barrel was aged 9 years — toward the upper end of typical Elijah Craig Barrel Proof age statements — and bottled at 125.6 proof, reflecting the specific evaporative concentration of this individual cask over nearly a decade in the Heaven Hill rick houses. Non-chill filtered and no water added, the 125.6 proof is exactly what came out of the wood. No other retailer has this barrel. Once it sells out, it is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 9-year upper rick house aging delivers concentrated caramel, dark fruit, and toasted oak at full 125.6 proof intensity. Rich and complex with the depth that extended aging in Heaven Hill's rick houses produces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and full-bodied with deep caramel, vanilla, oak tannin, and warming spice. The 9-year age statement and 125.6 proof create a weight and complexity that younger Barrel Proof batches at lower proof cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with dark caramel, leather, and spice persisting through the close. 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Standard Elijah Craig Barrel Proof releases blend multiple barrels selected by Heaven Hill's own team. A private barrel is a single cask, selected by us, available only here.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is private barrel bourbon more interesting than standard releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e No two barrels age identically. Private barrel selections allow enthusiasts to taste the specific character of a single cask rather than the averaged profile of a blended batch — the specific proof, the specific flavor, the specific aging trajectory of one barrel chosen by one buyer for one retailer's customers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same bourbon as standard Elijah Craig Barrel Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same distillery, same mash bill, same barrel type and aging program. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — Wooden Cork's second single barrel selection of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, an 8-year cask hand-selected by our team from Heaven Hill's aging inventory and bottled at 125.4 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — available exclusively at Wooden Cork and not found at any other retailer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrel Select #2 represents the second time Wooden Cork traveled to Heaven Hill's Bardstown rick houses to evaluate individual barrels of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and select a single cask for our customers. Each Wooden Cork barrel selection is an independent exercise in judgment: we evaluate multiple candidate barrels at proof, identify the specific characteristics we believe represent exceptional Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character, and commit to one barrel. The 125.4 proof and 8-year age statement of Barrel Select #2 reflect what we found when we made that second selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8 years, this barrel sits at the core of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof aging range — old enough for deep caramel, vanilla, and oak development, young enough to retain the bright fruit and spice character that drives the expression's appeal. The 125.4 proof is the natural concentration of this specific barrel after 8 years in the Heaven Hill rick houses — non-chill filtered, no water added, exactly what came out of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel and toasted oak at full 125.4 proof. The 8-year Heaven Hill aging produces the integrated vanilla and baking spice that defines the Barrel Proof style, with bright fruit character from the younger age statement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and full-bodied with caramel, vanilla, oak tannin, and warming cinnamon spice. The 8-year age delivers the balance of fruit brightness and wood depth that makes this proof range particularly compelling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with caramel, spice, and oak persisting through a clean close. The 125.4 proof carries the finish further than lower-proof expressions can sustain.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Cork Barrel Select #2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.7% (125.4 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively at Wooden Cork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Barrel Select #2?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Cork's second private barrel selection of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof — a single 8-year cask hand-selected by our team at Heaven Hill, bottled exclusively for Wooden Cork customers. The #2 designation distinguishes it from our first selection (the 9-year 125.6 Proof private barrel).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Barrel Select #2 compare to the Wooden Cork Private Barrel 125.6?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are single casks selected exclusively by Wooden Cork. The Private Barrel is 9 years at 125.6 proof; Barrel Select #2 is 8 years at 125.4 proof. The extra year of aging in the Private Barrel produces deeper oak and leather character; the 8-year Barrel Select #2 shows brighter fruit and more forward spice. Same program, different barrels, different expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Barrel Select #2 the same as standard Elijah Craig Barrel Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same distillery, mash bill, and barrel program. The specific barrel — its individual aging trajectory, proof, and character — is Wooden Cork's selection. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a single barrel of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof hand-selected exclusively for Wooden Cork, aged 9 years in new charred American oak and bottled at 128.8 proof — one of the highest-proof Wooden Cork barrel selections in the Elijah Craig program — without water reduction or chill filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 128.8 proof, this Wooden Cork barrel selection sits at the upper range of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof program's typical proof spectrum. The higher proof reflects a barrel with exceptional concentration from 9 years in Heaven Hill's rick houses — less angel's share evaporation relative to the proof increase suggests a barrel that retained its alcohol content while concentrating its flavor compounds through repeated seasonal heat cycling on the upper rick house floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWooden Cork's selection process for this barrel followed the same approach as every private barrel selection: our team evaluated multiple candidate barrels from Heaven Hill's aging inventory and selected this specific cask based on its proof, flavor, and overall quality. 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At 9 years and 128.8 proof it delivers maximum intensity — more concentrated and assertive than the 125.6 (9yr), 125.4 (8yr), 124.8 (8yr), and 118.2 (9yr) selections. For those who want the most from the program, this barrel is the ceiling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is this the highest-proof Wooden Cork EC barrel selection?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Proof varies by barrel's evaporative history. At 128.8 proof after 9 years, this barrel retained exceptional concentration. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — Wooden Cork's second barrel selection in the 124–125 proof range of our Elijah Craig Barrel Proof program, an 8-year cask hand-selected by our team at Heaven Hill and bottled at 124.8 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — currently in stock and available exclusively at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 124.8 Proof Barrel Select #2 was chosen as a companion to our previous 8-year barrel selections — evaluating what the same aging parameters produce in a different specific cask. Private barrel selection is an exercise in comparing individual barrels side by side, and the difference between barrels from the same distillery, same mash bill, and similar age statements is often more significant than customers expect. This cask was selected because it delivered a distinct, complete Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character at a proof point our team judged as optimal for its specific flavor development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrently in stock at 25 bottles — one of the most accessible Wooden Cork EC private barrel expressions available right now. Same Heaven Hill single barrel program, same exclusivity, currently the most available expression in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character at 124.8 proof — caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and baking spice. The 8-year aging delivers bright fruit alongside the oak depth, creating a balanced aromatic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with caramel, vanilla, oak tannin, and warming cinnamon. The 8-year age and 124.8 proof combination delivers the integrated balance our team identified as the standard worth selecting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with caramel, spice, and clean oak. The cask strength sustains the finish without the heaviness that very high proof expressions can create.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Cork Barrel Select #2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.4% (124.8 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively at Wooden Cork — 25 bottles in stock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the 125.4 Proof Barrel Select #2?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are Wooden Cork's second barrel selections in the 8-year range, each from a different specific cask. The 125.4 was selected from an earlier barrel evaluation; the 124.8 was selected from a subsequent evaluation. Different barrels, slightly different proofs, same Wooden Cork selection standard — the 0.6 proof difference reflects different evaporative conditions in each specific cask.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this currently in stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 25 bottles available. The Wooden Cork EC private barrel series moves faster than standard release Barrel Proof because of its exclusivity. Once this allocation is gone, it will not be restocked.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow do I choose between the Wooden Cork EC barrel selections?\u003c\/strong\u003e Age and proof are the primary differentiators. The 9-year barrels (125.6, 128.8, 118.2) show deeper oak and leather. The 8-year barrels (125.4, 124.8) show brighter fruit and more forward spice. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a single barrel of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof hand-selected by Wooden Cork on October 19, 2023, from Rickhouse KK at Heaven Hill, barreled on December 15, 2014 and aged nearly 9 years before selection, bottled at 118.2 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — the most provenance-documented barrel in the Wooden Cork EC private barrel series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Barrel Select is the most specifically documented barrel in Wooden Cork's Elijah Craig program: Barreled On December 15, 2014. Selected On October 19, 2023. Rickhouse KK. These details matter in ways that standard commercial releases cannot offer. Rickhouse KK is a specific warehouse location at Heaven Hill's Bardstown facility — every rick house has its own heat cycling profile based on its construction, orientation, and position on the distillery grounds. Barrels in Rickhouse KK aged through the specific conditions that building produces, and our team selected this barrel from that specific environment because of what those conditions created in the spirit over nearly nine years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 118.2 proof, this is the lowest-proof barrel in the Wooden Cork EC selection series — a reflection of the specific evaporative conditions this cask experienced in Rickhouse KK over 8+ years rather than any reduction in quality or intensity. Lower proof after long aging in some cases indicates a barrel that lost more alcohol than water to evaporation — a condition that can actually concentrate flavor compounds relative to alcohol, creating a different but equally compelling flavor profile. Currently 19 bottles in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nearly 9-year aging in Rickhouse KK delivers deep caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with integrated dried fruit and baking spice. The 118.2 proof is more accessible on the nose than higher-proof selections, allowing the aromatic complexity to emerge without the alcohol assertiveness of the 125+ proof barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and rich with the deep caramel, vanilla, and oak complexity that 8+ years of Heaven Hill aging produces. The 118.2 proof creates a more immediate accessibility than the higher-proof selections while delivering the same single-barrel character and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with caramel, oak, and spice persisting cleanly. The nearly 9-year Rickhouse KK aging sustains the finish with the oak depth that shorter-aged or lower-proof expressions cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Cork 2023 Barrel Select\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRickhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e KK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarreled On:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2014\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSelected On:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~8 years, 10 months\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59.1% (118.2 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively at Wooden Cork — 19 bottles in stock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this barrel's proof lower than the other Wooden Cork selections?\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof after aging depends on evaporation conditions in the specific rick house and barrel position. Rickhouse KK's specific environment caused this barrel to lose proportionally more alcohol than water over its nearly 9-year aging — resulting in 118.2 proof rather than the 124–129 proof range of other WC selections. This is the barrel's natural concentration from its specific aging environment, not a dilution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the barreled\/selected date tell me?\u003c\/strong\u003e Barreled December 15, 2014 means this specific cask was filled and placed in the warehouse on that date. Selected October 19, 2023 means Wooden Cork's team visited Heaven Hill that day, evaluated this barrel among other candidates, and chose it for our program. The exact dates are on the record — something standard commercial releases never provide.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rickhouse KK?\u003c\/strong\u003e A specific warehouse at Heaven Hill's Bardstown distillery. Every rick house at Heaven Hill has its own aging environment based on construction, orientation, and position on the grounds. Wooden Cork selected this barrel from Rickhouse KK specifically — the conditions of that building shaped the spirit over nearly nine years of seasonal temperature cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is this barrel's proof lower than the other Wooden Cork selections?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Proof after aging depends on specific rick house evaporation conditions. Rickhouse KK caused this barrel to lose proportionally more alcohol than water over nearly 9 years, resulting in 118.2 proof. 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Barrels distilled in 1990 and still aging at the time of the fire are sometimes referred to as \"prefire\" stock, carrying historical significance beyond their age. Barrel #114 was distilled on April 27, 1990 and aged for 23 years at Heaven Hill's Bardstown facility, representing over two decades in Kentucky's extreme seasonal climate.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTwenty-three years in charred oak transforms bourbon dramatically — the angel's share reduces volume significantly, concentrating the remaining spirit into a dense, complex, deeply oak-influenced expression that goes well beyond standard Elijah Craig character. These are not drinking bourbons for casual occasions. 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Barrels distilled before that date and still aging at the time are sometimes called \"prefire\" stock. The 1990 distillation date places this barrel squarely in that era — it was aging during the fire and survived.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhy is 23 years considered extreme aging for bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost premium bourbons are released at 10–15 years. Beyond that, each additional year in barrel increases the risk of the whiskey becoming over-oaked — dominated by tannin and wood at the expense of the original grain character. A 23-year bourbon that has maintained balance is genuinely rare, and barrel-by-barrel variation at this age is extreme. Barrel #114 was selected because it made it through two decades without going off the rails.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eHow many bottles were produced from Barrel #114?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eExact bottle counts vary by barrel, but Elijah Craig single barrel releases typically yield 150–250 bottles per cask. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon paired with a specially designed Glencairn whiskey glass — the world's most recognized whiskey tasting glass — presenting Heaven Hill's most popular expression in the vessel that best allows its caramel, vanilla, and oak character to be fully appreciated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Glencairn glass was designed specifically for whiskey. Its tapered tulip shape — wide bowl, narrowed mouth — concentrates the aromatics toward the nose while the wide base allows the spirit to open in the glass. Designed by Raymond Davidson and refined in collaboration with master blenders from the five largest whisky companies, it has become the universal standard for whiskey tasting at distilleries, competitions, and home bars worldwide. The reason professionals use it is the same reason it elevates the Elijah Craig Small Batch experience: the glass is doing work that a tumbler or rocks glass cannot do, focusing the caramel, vanilla, and oak aromatics that upper rick house aging produces into a concentrated aromatic experience before the first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those new to Elijah Craig, the Glencairn glass set provides the best possible introduction — the bourbon in the vessel that reveals the most about what's in the bottle. For existing Elijah Craig drinkers, the glass set is a straightforward upgrade to how they're already drinking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e (750ml) — 94 proof, Heaven Hill upper rick house aged\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGlencairn Whiskey Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e — the world's most recognized whiskey tasting glass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes — Elijah Craig Small Batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with lingering honey. Upper rick house aging creates depth that lower-floor barrels at the same price rarely match.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Kentucky straight bourbon — caramel, vanilla, and baking spice with good proof presence at 94. Balanced and approachable.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm with lingering oak spice and caramel. Clean and consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the Glencairn glass improve whiskey tasting?\u003c\/strong\u003e The tapered mouth concentrates aromatics toward the nose rather than allowing them to dissipate. The wide bowl allows the spirit to open with air. Together these design features mean more of the whiskey's aromatic character reaches the nose before each sip — a meaningful difference that becomes clear when comparing a Glencairn to a standard tumbler with the same pour.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good gift for someone new to bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best introductory bourbon gifts available — a genuinely excellent bourbon at an accessible price point paired with the glass that will make every future bottle of whiskey they try taste better. The combination teaches proper whiskey appreciation in one package.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes the glass set include multiple glasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e The set includes one Glencairn glass paired with one 750ml bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch. 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