Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 21 Years Old | 47% ABV (94 Proof) | 750mL | Single Barrel | Heaven Hill Distillery

Process & Profile

Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is a rare, ultra-aged Kentucky straight bourbon from Heaven Hill Distillery. Bottled from the contents of one carefully selected barrel, this 21-year-old release showcases the deep oak maturity, concentration, and complexity that come from extended aging in Kentucky rickhouses.

This expression marks the return of Elijah Craig 21 Year after more than a decade, now bottled at 94 proof. Made from Heaven Hill’s classic bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, it delivers a rich and mature profile built around toasted oak, leather, complex spice, milk chocolate, toasted nuts, burnt caramel, molasses, barrel char, and pepper.

As one of the oldest current Elijah Craig single barrel releases, this bottle carries strong collector appeal. It is best suited for serious bourbon drinkers, rare whiskey collectors, and special occasion pours where age, oak structure, and single barrel character matter most.

Tasting Notes

• Rich mahogany color
• Toasted oak and leather on the nose
• Complex spice and mature barrel depth
• Milk chocolate, toasted nuts, and burnt caramel
• Molasses, aged oak, and barrel char
• Long finish with peppery spice, oak, and dark sweetness

What Makes It Special

• Rare 21-year-old Elijah Craig single barrel bourbon
• Returned after more than a decade away from the market
• Bottled at 94 proof for a refined sipping profile
• Made from Heaven Hill’s bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley
• Bottled from one selected barrel for unique single barrel character
• Ultra-aged profile with toasted oak, leather, spice, milk chocolate, nuts, caramel, molasses, and barrel char
• Strong choice for Elijah Craig collectors, Heaven Hill fans, and limited bourbon gifting
• Presented as a premium collector bottle with limited availability

How to Enjoy

Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is best enjoyed neat in a whiskey glass so its aged oak, leather, chocolate, toasted nut, caramel, molasses, and spice notes can open slowly. Let it rest for several minutes before sipping, especially because ultra-aged bourbon can reveal more balance and depth with time in the glass.

A few drops of water can soften the oak intensity and bring forward more milk chocolate, caramel, toasted nuts, and dark sweetness. A large ice cube can work for a slower pour, but this bottle is best treated as a premium sipping bourbon rather than a cocktail whiskey. Pair it with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, aged cheese, cigars, steak, caramel desserts, and after-dinner pours.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
   Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel tastes mature and oak-forward, with toasted oak, leather, complex spice, milk chocolate, toasted nuts, burnt caramel, molasses, barrel char, and pepper.
2. How old is Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey?
   Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is aged for 21 years.
3. What proof is Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey?
   Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 47% ABV, which equals 94 proof.
4. Is Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey limited?
   Yes. Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel is a rare limited release with highly restricted availability, making it a strong collector bottle.
5. Where can I buy Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey?
   You can buy Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for rare bourbon, Elijah Craig whiskey, and collectible Heaven Hill releases.