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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is very oaky on the nose and palate, buttery and sweet. The great thing about this bottle is that the longer I had it, the better it got, and it was great from the beginning.
Rating: 82
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Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.
- 90-100 Exceptional
- 80-89 Very Good
- 70-79 Average
- 60-69 Below Average
- 50-60 Drain Pour
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Detailed Tasting Notes
Nose Review - Rating: 85
Sweetness and oak are immediately evident on the nose. If you set your glass down for a while without drinking and go back to it a minute later, the BIG caramel aroma appears and is almost overwhelming. Butterscotch settles in once that buttery thick nose mingles with the caramel. I can smell this all day.
Palate Review - Rating: 83
The palate reflects the nose, with buttery oak being the first sensation to hit your tongue. I would have been even better with a little more rye kick. Still, sweet buttery oak is the king here.
Finish Review - Rating: 80
The finish is of moderate length and flavorful. It would have been nice with a little more kick (I seem to be repeating myself), but it only has 10% rye.
Uniqueness Review - Rating: 79
There are a few bourbons that are close. Woodford Reserve Double Oak and Old Forester 1910. So, it's not without competition.
Value Review - Rating: 84
This is hard to find in many regions, but when you do find ECTB, it's usually not allocated, and you will find it slightly about its retail of $49.99.
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Smell IS taste. I am just a guy who has been hit with the bourbon bug and who has come to the conclusion that life is too short to drink average tasting bourbons. Go Gators!
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