Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon 15 yr

Elijah Craig 15 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey marks the debut of a new permanent age-stated expression in the Elijah Craig lineup, bridging the gap between the classic 18-Year Single Barrel and the acclaimed Barrel Proof releases. Introduced in 2026, this bourbon is aged a full 15 years and bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV)—a proof specifically chosen to highlight the whiskey's mature character while maintaining exceptional balance and drinkability. Each bottle comes from an individual barrel, ensuring that every release offers a unique expression of Heaven Hill's signature bourbon profile while remaining true to the brand's rich, oak-forward style.

The nose opens with inviting aromas of roasted pecans, caramelized brown sugar, vanilla bean, dried figs, dark cherries, polished oak, and warm baking spices. On the palate, rich flavors of toasted oak, roasted nuts, caramel, crème brûlée, orange zest, cinnamon, leather, and dark chocolate unfold with a luxurious, oily mouthfeel. The higher proof amplifies the whiskey's complexity without overwhelming the mature oak, resulting in a beautifully layered bourbon that remains balanced from first sip to finish. The finish is long and warming, lingering with notes of sweet oak, caramelized sugar, ginger, clove, and subtle tobacco.

Cask Program

Each bottle of Elijah Craig 15 Year is drawn from a single new charred American oak barrel and matured for a full 15 years before bottling. Unlike the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof series, the whiskey is carefully proofed to 108 proof (54% ABV) to showcase the exceptional maturity and depth achieved through extended aging while preserving balance and drinkability. No secondary finishing or additional cask treatment is employed—the focus is entirely on expressing the character of a single, carefully selected barrel after fifteen years of maturation.

Characteristics

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
• Brand: Elijah Craig
• Spirit Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
• Age: 15 Years
• Release: Annual (Introduced 2026)
• Barrel Type: Single Barrel
• Cask Type: New Charred American Oak
• Proof: 108
• ABV: 54%
• Bottle Size: 750 mL
• Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
• Availability: Limited Annual Release