So, I gave it a whiff to measure the heat and put a moderate splash of water in. Elijah Craig, a Bourbon pioneer who is credited with being the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels. Even when I drank this next to a barrel proof bourbon from 2019 that’s older, more limited, and very sought-after this batch of Elijah Craig barrel proof came out on top and reminds me why this is continuously such a popular release. As always, it’s 12 year old straight bourbon, bottled at cask strength — though considerably cooler than the 135 proof monster that was batch A119. While this summer’s B519 was a veritable lightweight at a paltry 122.2 proof, C919 is a return to the usual expectations with a whopping 68.4% alcohol. But the best taste of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof you can have this year may be a home blend of this release–and last year’s September release. Even when I drank this next to a barrel proof bourbon from 2019 that’s older, more limited, and very sought-after this batch of Elijah Craig barrel proof came out on top and reminds me why this is continuously such a popular release. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C918 Review: Details and Tasting Notes. The signature Bourbon bearing the name of Rev. Learn More. The latest release in Elijah Craig's always highly-anticipated Barrel Proof series is here, this one labeled batch A119, as the first release of the year. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Batch C919 November 7, 2019 Eric Burke I’d like to thank Heaven Hill for providing this review sample to me with no strings attached. So, I gave it a whiff to measure the heat and put a moderate splash of water in. The September 2019 release for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof came out as the strongest since January 2016, a whopping 136.8 proof. It falls into line with the other Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bottles we’ve tasted in the past – may not be the best overall, but solidly in the middle of the pack. Overall Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B519 is a very palatable sipper that allows the brand’s flavor profile to shine a bit more, instead of fighting against its proof. Uncut, straight from the barrel to your glass, this unfiltered Bourbon preserves all the rich, natural flavors of the aging process, uncompromised. ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF BATCHES. The variance in proof from batch to batch presents a unique opportunity to explore the impact of the angel's share and the resulting proof in a small batch of barrels. The September 2019 release for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof came out as the strongest since January 2016, a whopping 136.8 proof. That it would need it was beyond question; in fact, it needed another! Barrel Proof. Each batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is an uncut Small Batch of 12-year-old Bourbon bottled straight from the barrel. Each batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is an uncut Small Batch of 12-year-old Bourbon bottled straight from the barrel. In Heaven Hill’s Words: “Uncut, straight from the barrel without chill filtering, the nose, taste, and finish created by twelve years of aging are preserved in their simplest form. Today, it’s still made in the tradition of Elijah Craig, the man who gave Kentucky Bourbon its signature flavor and aroma. A unique Bourbon showcasing our Master Distiller’s expertise, Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel makes for an incredibly smooth sipping experience. The variance in proof from batch to batch presents a unique opportunity to explore the impact of the angel’s share and the resulting proof in a small batch of barrels. Each bottle of award-winning Elijah Craig Bourbon is crafted with the same method used by Elijah over two hundred years ago: local corn and grains are milled and mixed with limestone-rich Kentucky spring water, then fermented and distilled. The third (and likely final) 2019 release from Elijah Craig’s Barrel Proof series has hit, coded as batch #C919. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof may not always be the most complex barrel proof bourbon on the market, but it's known for its richness and continues to be a great buy..