Episode 131 - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye A925

Episode 131 - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye A925

March 10, 2026 · 26 min · Season 7 · Episode 5

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The episode features a taste test of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye, discussing its unique characteristics and why it stands out.

Send us Fan Mail A rye that drinks like a bourbon doesn’t come along every day. We tracked down the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye that snagged Whiskey Advocate’s top spot and put it through a full, honest taste test—then geeked out on why this release hits different. Think 12 years and 3 months in wood, 108 proof, and a mashbill that leans Heaven Hill classic. On the nose we found roasted nuts and cocoa instead of mint. On the palate it’s balanced and sweet-leaning—brown sugar, chocolate, sea...

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