Combine that with Iowa's punishing temperature extremes — which push whiskey in and out of the barrel char more aggressively than many Kentucky warehouses — and you get a bourbon with surprising depth for a craft operation

smooth palate dominated by vanilla

though a small addition of water tames the heat and opens up the caramel and cocoa notes considerably

It delivers a sweet

Elijah Craig 18 Year 750ML blanco Combine that with Iowa's punishingElijah Craig 18 Year 750ML is an 18 year old single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) in a 750ml bottle. This expression earned "Best Bourbon" and a Double Gold Medal at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, cementing its reputation as one of the most decorated aged bourbons on the American market. Quick Facts: ABV: 45% (90 Proof) Origin: Kentucky, USA 18 Year Age Statement Distillery: Heaven Hill Production &