Elijah Craig 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 10 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Real bourbon vanilla, witha touch of candy-store sweetness. Palate Firm, malty, sweet. Some malty fruitiness (apricot?). A suggestion of cilantro. Finish Liquorice. Rooty. Comment Less structured than might be expected in a 12 Years Old, but a perilously drinkable, appetising bourbon.

Jim Murray Nose Just about nudging perfection: salty but balanced infused with delicate fruity notes. Palate Rye hits every corner of the mouth: light oils and myriad oaky, complex notes to the roof. Finish Slow build up of slightly molassed sweetness and vanilla leaves a lingering, smoky, phenolic finale. Comment This (along with Evan Williams 12) is the finest whisky from the house of Heaven Hill.