Elijah Craig Debuts 15-Year Single Barrel: UK 180 Bottles

Honoring the 1964 Congressional Act at 54% ABV, Limited to 180 Bottles Across the UK

Elijah Craig has announced the UK launch of its first-ever Single Barrel 15-Year-Old Bourbon, officially arriving in September. This high-proof release is strictly limited to an annual allocation of just 180 bottles (750ml) for the entire UK market.

Aged for years in new charred oak barrels, this bourbon is bottled at 54% ABV (108 proof). This specific proof pays tribute to the historic May 4, 1964 US Congressional resolution that officially designated bourbon as a distinctive product of the United States, establishing rigorous production standards including mandatory aging in new charred oak containers.

Official Tasting Notes & Master Distiller's Commentary

According to official tasting notes, the 15-Year-Old Single Barrel opens with dominant aromas of dark fruit, fig, and rose. The palate delivers layers of toasted nuts, charred oak, and caramel, leading into a rich, lingering finish reminiscent of crème brûlée alongside subtle ginger and clove.

Conor O'Driscoll, Master Distiller at Heaven Hill Distillery, noted that this debut 15-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon exhibits exceptional depth and character. The bottling proof further accentuates the spirit's natural complexity, creating a whiskey that unites bold personality with refined nuance.

Elijah Craig is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky—the largest independent family-owned American whiskey producer in the United States. This new release further expands the brand's distinguished single barrel lineup alongside Small Batch and Barrel Proof expressions.

📅 Release Date: 2026-09-16

🔗 Source: The Whiskey Wash