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Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Bourbon

I like Elijah Craig quite a bit. But wow what a price jump from the usual $25.00 for the regular stuff. Would love to try it though.



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How much does the age statement on a bottle of bourbon mean? If you're like us, an older bourbon seems like it should be better, but doesn't always live up to the more mature billing, or price. One incredible exception however, is Elijah Craig 21-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon ($140). It's a remarkable bourbon that seems to be at an ideal age for sipping, with plenty of flavor, oak, and a subtle, easy burn. Where you might expect extra wood characteristics because of how long it spent in barrels you instead receive the welcome surprise of incredible balance. So have a pour and relax, and try to remember what you were doing when this stuff was put into barrels all the way back in 1990.

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I regularly drink the 12 yo version and it is excellent. From what've been told the older the bourbon, the less toxins therein and therefore the less chance of a hangover, and, of course, the the more clarified the flavor. I've had the 18 yo and it too is excellent (though less alcohol) but I'd definitely like to try this. Maybe Christmas or a birthday present.

Chris
 
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