{"product_id":"elijah-craig-15-year-old-single-barrel-select-245-cask-strength-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-2026-75cl","title":"Elijah Craig 15 Year Old Single Barrel Select #245 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026) 75cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElijah Craig 15 Year Old Single Barrel Select #245 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026) 75cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at 108 proof, Elijah Craig 15-Year-Old Bourbon delivers a layered tasting experience designed to showcase the richness and depth that comes with extended aging in new charred oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expression leads with aromas of dark fruit, figs and roses. Upon tasting, expect flavors of roasted nuts, toasted oak and caramelized sugar that build to a rich, complex finish evoking crème brûlée with ginger and cloves. Its structure yields a mature elegance without feeling too intense, creating a full-bodied profile balanced by refined sweetness and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This release reflects the craftsmanship and tradition that has defined Elijah Craig for generations,\" said Conor O'Driscoll, Master Distiller at Heaven Hill Distillery. \"We were looking for exceptional depth and character in our first 15-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon, and it delivers at a proof that enhances its natural complexity. The result is a bold yet refined whiskey that is approachable enough to be an all-evening sipper.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 54% ABV offers a subtle nod to May 4, 1964 - the date the United States Congress officially recognized Bourbon as a distinct product of the United States. The ruling reinforced the standards that continue to guide its production, including a requirement that it be aged in new charred oak barrels. That pioneering practice is attributed to Elijah Craig and is what earned him his enduring reputation as the \"Father of Bourbon.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: \u003cspan\u003eDark fruit and figs accented by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a delicate hint of roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate: Robust notes of roasted nuts and toasted oak give way to the deep sweetness of caramelized sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Rich and complex. Indulgent Crème Brûlée fades into a lingering warmth of ginger and cloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Elijah Craig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-wrap jc-sb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-48\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"legacy-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p fadeInDown delayedOne isAnimated\"\u003eReverend Elijah Craig was a Baptist preacher, an educator, and an entrepreneur who built the first paper and wool mills in Georgetown, Kentucky. But for all his industries, it was his gift as a distiller and an innovator that brought him his greatest acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p fadeInDown delayedOne marginB0 isAnimated\"\u003eWhile we draw inspiration from parts of Elijah Craig’s story as a distiller, a critical component of this history are the enslaved people who made major contributions to Bourbon. Elijah Craig was an enslaver, relying upon enslaved people to run his distilling and broader business operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p fadeInDown delayedOne marginB0 isAnimated\"\u003eUncovering the identities and roles of these laborers, how they contributed to the birth of the Bourbon industry and the legacy their families left is a critical mission of our brand today. Elijah Craig is actively engaged in academic research with the University of Kentucky's Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies and Central Kentucky Slavery Initiative, as well as other initiatives, to not only share a more transparent and inclusive account of our past, but to also make America today a more just and equitable country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p fadeInDown delayedOne marginB0 isAnimated\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1789, Elijah Craig became the first distiller to age his whiskey in new charred oak barrels. Some claim that an accidental fire charred his barrels and changed the whiskey inside. Others say he stored his whiskey in former sugar barrels and was impressed with how charring improved the flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p fadeInDown delayedOne marginB0 isAnimated\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever it happened, Elijah Craig knew he had discovered something great. He continued to refine the barrel charring process, imparting smooth, rich flavour to the spirit that would become known as Bourbon. 250 years later, he is still known as the Father of Bourbon—and we craft our Bourbon today using the same time-honoured methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p fadeInDown delayedOne marginB0 isAnimated\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*please allow 7-15 days for delivery of this item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elijah Craig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379653108050,"sku":"ELCR15SB2026","price":259.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/ElijahCraig15YearOldSingleBarrelSelect_245CaskStrengthKentuckyStraightBourbonWhiskey_2026_75cl.jpg?v=1778383164","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/elijah-craig-15-year-old-single-barrel-select-245-cask-strength-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-2026-75cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}