We Tried Elijah Craig’s First Barrel Proof Rye And It Left Us Confused

Podcast: Whiskey Chasers · All in Good Spirits Network

Opublikowano: 2026-06-18

Send us Fan Mail We pour Elijah Craig’s first Barrel Proof Rye and get stuck on one detail that changes everything: 12 years old, “uncut,” and somehow only 108 proof. We chase the science, argue about hype versus reality, and land on why this bottle feels like an outlier even if it is technically what the label says. • why Elijah Craig rye has a reputation as a “barely rye” pour • what makes A925 unusual as a 12-year “barrel proof” rye at 108 proof • how entry proof, warehouse placement, humidity, and time can proof down a barrel • tasting...