Whisky Elijah Craig Straight Rye 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries
Format: 70 cl
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| Heaven Hill Distilleries | |
| Rye whisky | |
| Spicy, cereal notes, vanilla, caramel | |
| Rye, water, yeast | |
| 70 cl | |
| 47.0% | |
| American oak barrel | |
| At least 2 years | |
| Continuous and pot still distillation | |
| 2 | |
| Cold filtration | |
| Amber | |
| 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.