The maturity is instantly apparent, with a nose of chocolate cloaked in old oak and antique leather, but also offers red berries and aged herbs at the edges. Plenty of depth on a buttery palate of chocolate, almond, gooey caramel, vanilla ice cream, and ripe banana. On the finish, chocolate, raspberry jam, and espresso bean. This one has aged gracefully, with perfectly tempered sweetness and depth. Editor’s Choice
Elijah Craig Small Batch Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
$60.99
Each year Elijah Craig releases three or four barrel proof bottlings—this, the first release of 2022, marks the 10 year anniversary of the program. Look for caramel and vanilla on the nose and palate. Adding water brings out flashes of red fruit, espresso and lemon peel, leading into a long finish that sizzles with cinnamon and clove. 12 years old. Snap it up before it hits the secondary market and prices spike. Kara Newman
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