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Elijah Craig
Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Category: Straight Rye Whiskey

Date Tasted: 7/22/2025

Country: USA

Alcohol: 47%

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94 Points

Gold Medal

Exceptional

$33

Elijah Craig
Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Category: Straight Rye Whiskey

Date Tasted: 7/22/2025

Country: USA

Alcohol: 47%

Amber color. Aromas of allspice oatmeal, biscotti, spiced caramelized bananas, and spiced nuts with a full body and a long cola, walnut butter, and orchard fruit finish. Classic American Rye, warm and spicy, great for cocktails, solo sipping or pairing with cigars.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Spicy & Complex
	Aroma:	allspice oatmeal, biscotti, spiced caramelized bananas, and spiced nuts
	Flavor:	cola, walnut butter, and orchard fruit
	Smoothness:
	Enjoy:	Enjoy in cocktails
	Cocktails:	Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Manhattan
	Bottom Line:	Classic American Rye, warm and spicy, great for cocktails, solo sipping or pairing with cigars.

The Producer or Importer

Heaven Hill Brands

4500 Bowling Boulevard

Ste 300

Louisville, KY 40207

USA

1 502-348-3921

www.heavenhill.com

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Straight Rye Whiskey

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Serve in a Glencairn Ganadian Whisky Glass

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Straight Rye Whiskey

In order for a product to be categorized as a Straight Rye Whiskey, the following must be true:

Mash bill must be made up of a minimum of 51% rye.
Aged a minimum of two years.
May not contain any flavors or colors.
All of the liquid in the bottle must be distilled in the same state.