A little background
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a product from Heaven Hill Distillery. Named after the founder of bourbon, Reverend Elijah Craig, this whiskey packs a 12 year age statement and is bottled at barrel proof. Three batches of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof are put out every year, and this particular one is the first batch for 2021. Let’s take a closer look at the batch name. In A121, the “A” denotes that it is the first batch of the year, “1” is the month that it was released in (January), and “21” signifies the year it was released in. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is uncut, unfiltered, and bottled straight from the barrel. This batch clocks in at a 123.6 proof, and can be found in stores for around a $60 MSRP.
(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)
Color
Mahogany
Nose
Lemon, fruitcake, bazooka bubble gum, cherry, caramel, pecans, and vanilla. The nose is a total fruit bomb!
Palate
Cinnamon, tootsie roll, dried cherries, nuts, and fruitcake. Thick and delicious.
Finish
Continued cinnamon, along with dried cocoa, dates, cake, and more fruitcake components.
In closing
Simply amazing. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A121 is very complex and takes little to no effort to enjoy, as the flavors just leap out of the glass. The viscous mouthfeel is followed by a long finish that full of rich layers of dark fruits and chocolate. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is an incredible value and consistently one of my favorite releases. Batch A121 is no exception and certainly lives up to my expectation. I’d recommend buying one for now and a second for later!
NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Heaven Hill Distillery. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A121
123.6
The Good
- Value
- Flavor Profile
- Mouthfeel
The Bad
- Availability
I’m having a real difficult time finding the Elijah Craig A121 for sale. Both in local stores and online. Any insight as to why that might be or if the release has been delayed?
Thank you.
Depending on your area, there is a good chance that A121 just hasn’t hit yet.
any advice how or where to get A120, B520 and C920 ( prefferably in Europe ) ?
( not even dare to talk about A121…living in Europe, the Netherlands)
as I am only able to get the 2017, 2018 and 2019 batches …
Just returned from a trip to Kentucky and stopped by HH to visit the distillery. I was able to purchase 1 (and they only allow 1) Good luck finding some in your area.
Luckily I bought 1 last week at the Heaven Hill distillery (on my way back home from a vacation trip in Fla).
They only had a few on the back counter and would allow you to purchase just 1 bottle. They wanted to see my drivers license, and said they only allow 1 purchase every 2 months. Looking forward to enjoying it with some special friends.