Elijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon
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Elijah Craig Single Barrel 21 Year is one of the oldest and most refined expressions in the Elijah Craig lineup, honoring Reverend Elijah Craig, the Baptist minister often credited as the "Father of Bourbon" for pioneering the charred oak aging process that defines the category today. Drawn a single barrel and matured a full 21 years in Kentucky's cellars, it represents the rare, patient end of bourbon aging, where most barrels have long since been bottled or lost to the angel's share.
Each bottle is presented in a handsome engraved wooden presentation box, befitting a bourbon of this age and rarity. As a true single barrel release, flavor and character can vary subtly from barrel to barrel, giving each bottling its own individual personality while staying true to the deep, oak-driven richness that two decades of maturation brings.
Tasting Notes
Rich dark oak and leather, layered with dried fruit, toffee, and warm baking spice, developing into a long, rounded finish shaped by over two decades in the barrel.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
- Full 21-year age statement — exceptionally rare for a bourbon of this scale
- True single barrel bottling, so character and nuance vary subtly batch to batch
- Honors Reverend Elijah Craig, widely credited as the "Father of Bourbon"
- Presented in an engraved wooden collector's box
- A benchmark release for serious bourbon collectors and long-aged whiskey enthusiasts
Product Details
| Type | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Age | 21 Years |
| Size | 750mL |
| ABV | 47% Alc. Vol. |
| Bottling | Single Barrel |
| Presentation | Engraved Wooden Collector's Box |
| Distillery | Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown/Louisville, Kentucky |
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a 21-year bourbon significant?
Very few bourbons reach 21 years in the barrel without becoming over-oaked, so a well-balanced bourbon at this age is genuinely rare. Elijah Craig Single Barrel 21 Year represents a patient, carefully managed aging process to reach this milestone.
What does "single barrel" mean?
Single barrel means each bottle comes from one individual barrel rather than a blend of many, so subtle variations in flavor and character can occur from barrel to barrel while the overall house style remains consistent.
Who was Elijah Craig?
Reverend Elijah Craig was an 18th-century Baptist minister in Kentucky widely credited as the "Father of Bourbon" for pioneering the practice of aging whiskey in charred oak barrels — the process that gives bourbon its signature color and flavor.
Does it come in a gift box?
Yes. Each bottle is presented in an engraved wooden presentation box befitting a bourbon of this rarity, making it ready to gift or display as-is.
What does it taste like?
Expect rich dark oak and leather, dried fruit, toffee, and warm baking spice, with a long, rounded finish shaped by over two decades of barrel maturation.
Shipping Information
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