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Elijah Craig

Elijah Craig© Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bardstown, KY
47% Alc./Vol. ©2025.

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18-YEAR-OLD
SINGLE BARREL

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bottled solely from the contents of one expertly chosen barrel, this expression of Elijah Craig is the pinnacle of Bourbon craftsmanship. Bold, robust, and incredibly complex, 18-Year-Old presents a rare and unique opportunity to sip some of the oldest Bourbon in Kentucky.

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AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

Award Award Award

96 Points, Top 100 Spirits

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019

Double Gold

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021

Top 50 Spirits, 98 Points

Wine Enthusiast 2010

GOLD

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016

GOLD

WSWA Spirits Tasting Competition 2010

97 Points

Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017

93 Rating

Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019

93 Rating

Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016

95 Rating

Whisky Advocate - Buying Guide 2016

Double Gold

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2010

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CELEBRATED BY
EXPERTS. ENJOYED BY
ALL.

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“Well-rounded, with lovely caramel, creamy vanilla, toasted oak, nougat, and candied fruit, along with a peppering of cinnamon and subtle mint. Great structure with seamless flavors.”

John Hansell,
Whisky Advocate

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"Rich, complex, and exceptionally smooth, this 18-year-old Bourbon is a coveted collector’s prize."

Daily Hive

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“In the world of Bourbon, awards go a long way. Elijah Craig’s 18-Year-Old has won plenty, but the proof is also in the liquid... This Bourbon offers a unique experience for the avid collector with a smooth yet complex flavor.”

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“This is a legendary whiskey.”

Cigar Aficionado

The Waiting game

Bourbon-making is an exercise in patience &

perseverance. Out of the millions of barrels

aging in Kentucky, only a small fraction are

allowed to age as long as 18-Year-Old.

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In the beginning, we don’t
know which barrels will be
worthy of consideration. But
time & expertise will tell.

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As they age, our barrels are
meticulously sampled by our
master tasters. Even after 18
years, some barrels won’t
meet their high standards.

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Each single barrel is then individually dumped & bottled. The barrel number & bottling date is handwritten on the label.

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TASTING NOTES 18-YEAR-OLD

“Vanilla fudge, honey and orchard fruits, such as cherries, flood your senses. The nose on this bourbon is invigorating and swirls with complexity."

BLAIR PHILLIPS, DISTILLER.COM

Color:

Warm, deep leather

AROMA:

Aged oak, spiced vanilla, with notes of mint and chocolate

Taste:

Richly textured, nutty, and semisweet. Initial
bursts of honey give way to toasted wood
and pleasant char

Finish:

Lively and engaging, then lingers
with vanilla and pepper.

Proof:

90 Proof

Tasting Note nutty
Tasting Note honey
Tasting Note toasted wood

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Give this Single Barrel Bourbon the respect it
deserves. To fully appreciate its nuances and
depth of flavor, enjoy 18-Year-Old neat.

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ONE FAMILY.
MANY EXPRESSIONS.

Our barrels may look the same on the
outside; but it’s what’s inside that counts.
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