Elijah Craig Bourbon announced its first ever Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey, expanding its barrel proof product offerings for the first time. 

Elijah Craig’s latest release gives consumers an incredible opportunity to enjoy Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey in its purest, uncut form. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Batch A925 has a proof of 108 and carries an age statement of 12 years and 3 months.

“Our signature Elijah Craig spice and complexity shine through beautifully in our inaugural Barrel Proof Rye, in an approachable way that makes it ideal for barrel proof first-timers and experienced palates alike,” Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller, Elijah Craig Bourbon, said in a news release. “As whiskey fans know, barrel proof is kind of like that famous box of chocolates, in not knowing what you’re going to get until the barrel dumps. In this instance, we got a 108 proof treat that drinks bolder than its number would suggest.”

Following this initial release, Elijah Craig’s Barrel Proof Rye will be released three times annually, every January, May and September. The timing follows the brand’s famed, unique batching system for barrel proof expressions – using letters “A,” “B,” or “C” to indicate the order of the release, the first number representing the month and the last two numbers indicating the year, making this batch A925.

This Barrel Proof Rye release will be available in 750 ml bottles nationally by late September at a suggested retail price of $74.99. It joins the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon that can also be found nationwide also for an MSRP of $74.99.

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About Elijah Craig 

Known as “The Father of Bourbon,” Elijah Craig is credited with being the first distiller to age his wares in charred oak barrels to make Bourbon. The clear, unaged corn whiskey became transformed into a bold amber liquid with a distinctively smooth flavor that makes Bourbon what it is today. For more information, visit www.elijahcraig.com.