ChiTuckyBourbonBrothers
ChiTuckyBourbonBrothers
ChiTucky Bourbon Brothers
Episode 131 - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye A925
25 minutes Posted Mar 10, 2026 at 10:00 pm.
Feel-Good Open And Harmonies
Moving Mayhem And The Bourbon Bunker
Shifting To Whiskey Talk
Hunting Down The Elijah Craig Rye
Why This Release Matters
Label Codes, Batches, And Timing
Specs: Mashbill, Age, Proof, Price
Upcoming Batch Rumors And Proof
Elijah Craig Origins And Myths
Nose Notes: Nuts And Chocolate
Palate, Finish, And Balance
Comparing Classic Ryes And Pikesville
Fruit, Spice, And Proof Perception
Broader Whiskey Styles And Openness
Brand Strategy, Credibility, And Barrel Proof
Shareability, Value, And Availability
Final Ratings And Tater Talk
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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...