Whisky Elijah Craig Straight Rye 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries

Heaven Hill Distilleries

Rye whisky · 70 cl · 47.0% vol · Spicy, cereal notes, vanilla, caramel

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Technical information
Producer Heaven Hill Distilleries
Type Rye whisky
Aromatic profile Spicy, cereal notes, vanilla, caramel
Ingredients Rye, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 47.0%
Type of cask American oak barrel
Aging At least 2 years
Distillation method Continuous and pot still distillation
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or cocktail
The Whisky Elijah Craig Straight Rye, produced by Heaven Hill Distilleries, represents an American excellence from Kentucky, a historic land of whiskey distillation. This rye whiskey, made with a minimum of 51% rye, stands out for its decisive and aromatic character that captures the essence of the local terroir. The distillation takes place in traditional stills and the long aging in new, charred American oak barrels gives the spirit a complex and enveloping structure.

On the nose, spicy and warm notes can be perceived, where black pepper, cloves, and a delicate herbal accent blend with sweet notes of vanilla and caramel. The palate is vibrant, with a pleasant freshness and a balance between the intense taste of rye and soft oak nuances, accompanied by a long and slightly spicy finish. This whiskey is excellent both for sipping neat and for refined cocktail compositions.

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is perfect to pair with smoked meats or spicy dishes, highlighting its strong personality without ever overpowering the taste of the food. A spirit that tells the tradition of Kentucky with a modern and refined touch.
Family-owned company

Heaven Hill Distilleries

Family-owned company

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Heaven Hill Distilleries.

Heaven Hill Distilleries is a United States family-owned company, founded in 1935 in Bardstown (Kentucky). It is best known for a wide range of American whiskeys (bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey) and for brands such as Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Rittenhouse and Pikesville, as well as for a portfolio that includes vodka, tequila and liqueurs.
bourbon rye whiskey Kentucky straight bourbon wheat whiskey vodka tequila family-owned spirits producer
Country United States
Region Kentucky
Founded 1935

Distillation

Traditional American production with mashing, fermentation and distillation carried out at the group's facilities (e.g. Bernheim Distillery); specific technical details vary by site and still.

Ageing

Aging in American oak barrels (American bourbon practice) stored in rickhouses/warehouses near Bardstown and Louisville; many expressions comply with Bottled‑in‑Bond rules and other age declarations.

Raw materials

corn (mais) rye (segale) malted barley (orzo maltato) grapes (for brandy) agave (for tequila)

Representative products

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