A little background Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a product from Heaven Hill Distillery. Named after the founder of bourbon, Reverend Elijah Craig, this whiskey packs a 12 year age statement and is bottled at barrel proof. Three batches of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof are put out every year, and this particular one is the first batch for 2021. Let's take a closer look at the batch name. In A121, the ?A? denotes that it is the first batch of the year, ?1? is the month that it was released in (January), and ?21? signifies the year it was released in. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is uncut, unfiltered, and bottled straight from the barrel. ColorMahogany NoseLemon, fruitcake, bazooka bubble gum, cherry, caramel, pecans, and vanilla. The nose is a total fruit bomb! PalateCinnamon, tootsie roll, dried cherries, nuts, and fruitcake. Thick and delicious. FinishContinued cinnamon, along with dried cocoa, dates, cake, and more fruitcake components