Elijah Craig, the award-winning family of premium American whiskeys, announced its inaugural Elijah Craig Single Barrel 15-Year-Old Bourbon. The new expression joins the brand’s acclaimed single barrel lineup as a higher-proof offering crafted for those seeking robust and complex flavors.

Bottled at 108 proof, Elijah Craig 15-Year-Old Bourbon delivers a layered tasting experience designed to showcase the richness and depth that comes with extended aging in new charred oak barrels.

“This release reflects the craftsmanship and tradition that has defined Elijah Craig for generations,” Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller at Heaven Hill Distillery, said in a news release. “We were looking for exceptional depth and character in our first 15-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon, and it delivers at a proof that enhances its natural complexity. The result is a bold yet refined whiskey that is approachable enough to be an all-evening sipper.”

The 54% ABV offers a subtle nod to May 4, 1964 – the date the United States Congress officially recognized Bourbon as a distinct product of the United States. The ruling reinforced the standards that continue to guide its production, including a requirement that it be aged in new charred oak barrels. That pioneering practice is attributed to Elijah Craig and is what earned him his enduring reputation as the “Father of Bourbon.”

Elijah Craig 15-Year-Old Bourbon will be available in 750ml bottles nationally beginning this month, with a suggested retail price of $149.99.

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About Elijah Craig Whiskey

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.