Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel takes everything great about the original Small Batch and dials up the richness. After its initial aging, this bourbon gets an extra round of barrel finishing in toasted oak barrels, adding layers of deep caramel, chocolate, and warm spice. The result? A bolder, more decadent whiskey with a smooth, dessert-like character that’s perfect for slow sipping.

What Makes It Special?

This bourbon starts as Elijah Craig Small Batch, aged between 8 and 12 years, before being transferred to a second, custom-toasted barrel. Unlike traditional charring, toasting the barrel allows the whiskey to extract sweeter, deeper flavors from the oak without as much bitterness. This double-barrel process creates a bourbon that’s richer, softer, and packed with toasted vanilla, butterscotch, and spice.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep caramel, toasted marshmallow, vanilla bean, and oak spice.
• Palate: Velvety and rich, with flavors of dark chocolate, baking spice, brown sugar, and roasted nuts.
• Finish: Long and warm, with lingering notes of cinnamon, graham cracker, and charred oak.

Best Ways to Enjoy It

• Neat or with a splash of water – Enhances the toasty sweetness and complexity.
• On the rocks – Softens the intensity while keeping the rich flavors intact.
• In a Smoked Old Fashioned – The added depth from the toasted barrel makes for a phenomenal cocktail.

Final Verdict

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is a must-have for bourbon lovers who enjoy a richer, oak-forward whiskey with a smooth, dessert-like finish. It takes the classic Small Batch and transforms it into something even more indulgent. If you love deep caramel, warm spice, and a long, toasty finish, this bottle is absolutely worth adding to your collection.