Elijah Craig Bourbon Barrel Proof 10YR Batch A125 750mL

Before we dig into how this whiskey tastes, we should probably discuss what it is. Well, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A125 is, as the name suggests, a barrel-proof version of Elijah Craig. The A125 designation is a bit more complicated but not too bad. A denotes the release order of the calendar year: A = first, B = second, C = third. 1 is the month of the release—January, in this case. 25 is the year of release (it’s now 2025, in case you were unaware). So, A125 means this is the first release of the year, released in January 2025.

Details: 59.1% ABV. 10 years, 7 months old.

Nose: Caramel, oak, vanilla custard, and nutmeg.

Mouth: Follows the nose with notes of caramel, vanilla custard, spicy cinnamon, nutmeg, and oak.

Finish: Hot and long with baking spices and vanilla custard.