Barrel Proof | Spirits Review

Berheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey Barrel Proof Batch B923 120.6 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Very smooth, lighter style of whiskey , not as sweet as bourbon and more character .

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey Barrel Proof Batch A224 125.2 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Overall more char heavy and less smooth and/or subtle than the previous incarnation. Overall not a fan of this batch.

Rating: 7
Value: 8

Bernheim Original Straight Wheat Whiskey Barrel Proof Edition Lot A223 118.8 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Well done and tasty barrel proof wheat whiskey proves that wheat does have a place in whiskey making as a primary and not just an adjunct ingredient in a whiskey.

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 127 Proof Batch B517

Type: Barrel Proof

Damn fine Bourbon and Favorite of the Elijah Barrel Proof releases so far!

Rating: 9
Value: 10

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 136.6 Batch A 120

Type: Barrel Proof

Another release of a full and robust Barrel Proof Elijah Craig to enjoy and add to your whiskey archive!

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B523 11 Years 5 Months, 124.2 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

A really outstanding release this time.Extremely smooth yet flavorful. Highly recommend.

Rating: 9
Value: 9

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525 126.2 Proof 11 Years 6 Months Old

Type: Barrel Proof

A rather old and higher proof than most lately. A bit more aggressive than I would think it should be . Not a particular fan of this one.

Rating: 7
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch # C924

Type: Barrel Proof

The pick of the litter for this years Elijah Craig Barrel Proof releases !

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A123 125.6 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Well done blending for the first expression for 2023! Reccomended.

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A125 118.2 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Very Solid contender for the money.Especially since you probablyy drank the September release by now.

Rating: 8
Value: 7

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B522 121 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Always a good solid bourbon. This batch seems a touch heavier on the nose in a nice way and delivers a full-bodied hearty bourbon at a modest price

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C922 124.8 Proof Fall 2022

Type: Barrel Proof

Have to say not a fan of this release. I used to think I generally liked the September releases better in any given year, but this one seems to be a bit out of balance to me

Rating: 7
Value: 7

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch No. A119 135.2 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Decent release and worth getting if you can find it.

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch No. A121 123.6 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

While not an OMG experience, it is a rock-solid bourbon and almost a steal at $60 for a barrel proof bottling.

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch No. A124 119 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

A very flavorful and slightly more delicate release than its predecessor (C923) . A little more understated but full of flavor. Well worth seeking out .

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch No. B 521 118.2 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Well done slightly more approachable off the shelf than some of the other releases and a good buy for the money.

Rating: 8
Value: 7

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch No. C 921 120.2 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Highly recommend this particular release as the pick of the litter for this year! Less oak and char notes and a touch sweeter.
Grab it if you can!

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch No. C918 131.4 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

One of the drier expressions of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Series

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C 920 132.2 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Favorite release of this Elijah Craig Barrel Proof series in a few years!
Much better IMHO than a number of the releases especially lately.

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923 133.0 Proof 13 Years, 7 Months Old

Type: Barrel Proof

One of the best Elijah Craig releases I have ever had – and that is saying a lot ! HIGHLY RECCOMEND ! It may not be the best whiskey I have had this year but it is certainly up there and the price to value ratio compared to everything else out there is astounding.

Rating: 9
Value: 10

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Lot A122 120.8 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

A nice return to an old school bourbon style. This release is much closer to what bourbon used to be and it is nice to see Elijah Craig return to its roots

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Heaven Hill Heritage 2nd Edition The 2023 Release

Type: Barrel Proof

An outstanding example of what a corn whiskey can be !

Rating: 9
Value: 7

Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 1st Edition

Type: Barrel Proof

Decent if not spectacular. More of an investment than a drinking bottle for the low-life bottom feeders that engage in such a trade as it will no doubt be a limited edition and much sought-after bottle. Yes, I think a Heaven Hill aficionado would enjoy it quite a bit and it is worth trying if you can, but maybe not buying an entire bottle as it is pricey for what it is. Leave it to the speculators and shallow egotists and buy some of their more modestly priced releases for enjoyment.

Rating: 8
Value: 6

Heaven Hill Parker Heritage Collection 16th Edition Fall 2022

Type: Absinthe Spoon Holder, Barrel Proof

An Excellent Bourbon that has an intriguing backstory and proves that innovation can result in bringing back long lost taste profiles, and for some of us, memories…

Rating: 10
Value: 8

Larceny Barrel Proof Batch A121 114.8 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

One of the best buys in bourbon right now. Yes, it is a relatively mass-produced whiskey, but it is a nicely done barrel-proof release of good bourbon to start with and the price/value ratio is a lot higher than a lot of newer craft whiskies that frankly are not as good – especially for the money.

Rating: 8
Value: 9