Posted on May 20, 2020
by Brian Haara
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The first Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof of 2020 was released in January and received immediate praise. My first tastes of it couldn’t quite get past the heat, and then with the distraction of recent world events, I never made it back for my… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batches A120 and B520.”
Posted on February 5, 2020
by Brian Haara
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I’ve often said that Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon is the most consistent and best value in all of bourbon. As Rye Whiskey continues to gain in popularity, Heaven Hill has expanded beyond its Rittenhouse brand and one of my favorite Rye Whiskeys—Pikesville—to fill… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Straight Rye”
Posted on January 9, 2020
by Brian Haara
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Here’s the last batch of 2019 for one of my favorite bourbons—Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof. And the first batch ever for what is bound to be another of my favorite bourbons—Larceny Barrel Proof. Plus, the oldest Old Fitzgerald in the decanter series, the… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Heaven Hill Trifecta of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C919; Larceny Barrel Proof Batch A120; and Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 15-year.”
Category: Announcements, Bourbon Reviews, UncategorizedTags: Barrel Proof, Bottled in Bond, bourbon, Elijah Craig, Heaven Hill, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Larceny, Old Fitzgerald, Wheated
Posted on November 26, 2019
by Brian Haara
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With the holidays upon us, avoid the awkwardness of lame host gifts and never knowing what to get for bosses, co-workers, and other hard-to-shop-for friends and family. Brian’s Book and a Bottle™ has the right suggestion for everyone on your list: For your business… Continue Reading “2019 BRIAN’S BOOK AND A BOTTLE ™”
Category: Announcements, Bourbon Reviews, UncategorizedTags: bourbon, Bourbon Justice, Christmas, Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Gift, Gift Guide, Heaven Hill, Holiday, Kentucky Bourbon, Kentucky Rye, Old Forester, Rye, Wilderness Trail
Posted on March 25, 2019
by Brian Haara
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As those who have read my reviews of the various batches of Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof over the years, the original 2013 white-label/red-12 Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof (129.7 proof) has been my standard-bearer for all subsequent editions. Then Batch B517 (124.2 proof)… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof Batch A119”