Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is Heaven Hill's celebrated cask strength bourbon, and Batch A125 is the first release of 2025, bottled uncut, straight from the barrel, and without chill filtration for full, unadulterated flavor. The line honors Reverend Elijah Craig, often called the Father of Bourbon, and since its 2013 debut it has become one of American whiskey's most beloved releases, issued roughly three times a year, with each batch carrying its own unique proof, age statement, and character. The batch code tells the story: A for the first release of the year, 1 for January, and 25 for 2025. A125 is aged a generous 10 years and 7 months and bottled at 118.2 proof, or 59.1 percent ABV, a notably approachable strength for the series and one of the lowest proof ECBP batches in years, which lets its sweeter, more elegant side shine through. Built on Heaven Hill's signature mashbill of 78 percent corn, 10 percent rye, and 12 percent malted barley and matured in new charred American oak, it delivers the depth and balance that long aging at barrel strength provides. The nose offers caramel, toasted oak, vanilla custard, and nutmeg, with bright cherry and citrus. The palate follows with rich caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, chocolate, espresso, baking spice, and oak, all carried by a well integrated proof, leading to a long, warming finish of spice, oak, and lingering sweetness. Powerful yet refined and remarkably drinkable for its strength, it is excellent neat or with a few drops of water or a single large cube to open up its layered complexity.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Elijah Craig |
| Distillery |
Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Heaven Hill |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Expression |
Barrel Proof, Batch A125 (first release of 2025) |
| Age Statement |
10 Years 7 Months |
| Mashbill |
78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Maturation |
Aged in new charred American oak; uncut, non chill filtered |
| Bottling |
Barrel proof, straight from the barrel; thrice yearly batch release |
| ABV |
59.1% |
| Proof |
118.2 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich amber.
Nose: Caramel, toasted oak, vanilla custard, and nutmeg, with bright cherry and citrus.
Palate: Rich caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, chocolate, espresso, and baking spice over oak.
Finish: Long and warming, with spice, oak, and lingering sweetness.
FAQ
What does the batch number mean? A125 indicates the first release (A) of January (1) 2025, the inaugural Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch of the year.
What proof is it? 118.2 proof, or 59.1 percent ABV, bottled uncut straight from the barrel. It is one of the more approachable proof points in the series.
How old is it? 10 years and 7 months, referring to the youngest whiskey in the batch.
Is it filtered? No. It is non chill filtered and uncut, preserving the full natural flavor from the barrel.
How should I drink it? Neat, or with a few drops of water or a single large cube to open up the sweetness and spice.
Where can I buy Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A125 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
