Whisky Elijah Craig Straight Rye 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries
Heaven Hill DistilleriesRye whisky · 70 cl · 47.0% vol · Spicy, cereal notes, vanilla, caramel
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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 |
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.
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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.