Blend: Some whiskey experts may disregard blended whiskey while many others consider it an art. Blended whiskey combines multiple other whiskeys alongside neutral grains, flavorings, and colorings. Regardless of whether the Service offers the functionality to contribute, you are solely responsible and liable for any content and information that you create, upload, post, publish, link to, duplicate, transmit, record, display or otherwise make available on the Service or to other Members, such as chat messages, text messages, videos, audio, audio recordings, music, pictures, photographs, text and any other information or materials, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted (“Contributions”). Palate: On my first sip, I’m immediately met with a rich and velvety texture. There’s a distinct sweetness that starts off the taste, reminiscent of manuka honey. Underlying this sweetness is more of the same winter spice; delivering flavours of cloves and cinnamon, along with toasted oak for a slightly drying flavour. Charles Fenton James, A Documentary History of the Struggle for Religious Liberty in Virginia (1898), [2]

Elijah Craig 18-year Single Barrel is touted to be the oldest single-barrel bourbon on the market. The reason few single-barrel bourbons are aged so long is largely economical: this label loses upwards of two-thirds per barrel as it ages (otherwise known as the “angel’s share,” whiskey lost through the barrel itself, presumably evaporating into the mouths of thirsty angels). Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. In approximately 1789, Craig founded a distillery. This last enterprise led to his subsequent dubious reputation as the inventor of bourbon whiskey. Craig has sometimes been claimed to have been the first to age the distillation in charred oak casks, [1] [2] [3] [4] "a process that gives the bourbon its brownish color and unique taste". [23]A single barrel variant of Elijah Craig is currently available in 18- and 23-year old bottlings. Heaven Hill has offered a single barrel version of Elijah Craig carrying 20, 21, and 22 year old age statements as well.

Vanilla, caramel, nut, and orange zest pop out from the start. These aromas are light at first but intensify with time. ColorFor starters, Woodford Reserve pairs exceptionally well with a charcuterie plate. The salty and smoky flavours of the cured meats combine nicely with the sweetness of the bourbon. A classic cheese board features nutty and earthy cheeses that provide a great contrast to the bourbon’s oaky notes. Small batch bourbon is made when a distiller selects and combines a small range of unique barrels to create a single batch of whiskey. Compared to using a typically wider ‘pool’ of barrels for lesser quality (wider) blends, small batch is much more selective. This method allows the master blender to maximise specific barrels’ characteristics to create a superior and focused product. This careful selection and blending is more labour intensive, which generally makes small batch bourbons more expensive than standard bottlings but cheaper than single barrel bourbons. There are different types of bourbon on the market, depending on how they’re made. Single barrel bourbon, sweet or rare. Learn more about the terms and distillery processes to understand what goes into making a delicious bottle. This much-loved spirit has a distinct flavor profile and a history to match. The time, care, dedication, and craftsmanship that goes into Bourbon make it quite unlike anything else you’ll spot in the liquor cupboard. In 1964, Congress even declared Bourbon “America’s Native Spirit.”