Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B523 – 11 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700ml 62.1%

Small Batch, uncut – straight from the barrel.

Details
700ml: 124.2 Proof (62.1% alc)
Age: 11 years, 5 months
Region: Bardstown, Kentucky USA
Cask Type: New Charred Oak barrels
Bottler: Heaven Hill – Elijah Craig
Release Date: 2023 (USA) – April 2025 (AU)

Description:

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 2023 Release B – Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey

The second release in Elijah Craig’s highly sought-after 2023 Barrel Proof series, this premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Heaven Hill Distillery is a must-have for collectors and connoisseurs alike. With bottles strictly limited to one per customer on U.S. release day—and fans often camping overnight at the distillery—this expression is incredibly hard to come by. We’re thrilled to have secured a limited allocation for Australia. Don’t miss your chance to own this rare and bold Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bourbon – so best be quick on the trigger.

Understanding the front label.
Each batch of Barrel Proof is bottled with a unique age statement and the proof also varies with each release. The batch number on the label provides specific information about each batch. So, for this release, The B in the batch number stands for the 2nd batch in an annual A, B, C line. Then, the 5 denotes the release month (May) while the 23 represents the year (2023).

Interesting fact.
In 1789, Reverend Elijah Craig, who is credited with being the “Father of Bourbon” became the first to age his whiskey in charred Oak barrels. Since then, Elijah Craig 18yo single barrel has garnered some of the industry’s most prestigious accolades including: Whiskey of the year and Double Gold in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.