In this episode of Aussie Bourbon Lovers, we pour something truly special: the Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel – a bottle Dave thought might be a unicorn. Turns out, it kinda is.
We discuss:
🥃 The allure and frustration of single barrel bourbons
📦 How this one was bottled while we were likely in Kentucky
🥜 Nutty notes on the nose, from smoked almonds to Brazil nuts
🔍 Why Heaven Hill proofs down an 18-year single barrel to 90 proof
A thoughtful pour with rich stories, rare age, and just enough barrel mystery.
🟠 Keywords: Elijah Craig 18, single barrel bourbon, Heaven Hill, 18 year bourbon, aged bourbon, nutty bourbon, Elijah Craig tasting, Aussie bourbon podcast
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year
03:06 Exploring the Characteristics of Single Barrel Bourbons
03:35 The Elijah Craig Expressions We've Tried
06:01 Understanding Different Elijah Craig Expressions
09:12 Tasting Notes and Personal Preferences
