Primary Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon bottle, front label.
Primary Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon bottle, back label.
Primary Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon bottle, front label.
Primary Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon bottle, back label.
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Age: 18 Years | Region: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 90 Proof
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Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel is the longest-running age-stated single barrel release from the historic Heaven Hill Distillery. Named after the "Father of Bourbon," this expression is a masterclass in patient maturation. Each bottle is a unique snapshot of one individual barrel that has survived eighteen years of Kentucky’s climate, resulting in a profile of immense depth and structural elegance.

The Single Barrel Distinction

Drawn from the highest floors of the rickhouse, only a select few barrels are chosen to reach this decadal milestone. Bottled at 90 proof, it offers a sophisticated, integrated experience where wood weight meets spirit sweetness.

  • Deliberate Proof: The 45% ABV is a technical choice by Heaven Hill to preserve the delicate integration of chocolate and leather without ethanol interference.
  • Hand-Labeled Integrity: Every bottle is hand-labeled with its specific barrel number and bottling date, highlighting the meaningful variation found in single-cask bourbon.
  • Family Heritage: Produced by the family-owned Heaven Hill, utilizing their classic 78/10/12 mash bill to achieve a cleaner, corn-forward depth.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, and heavily toasted oak. Evolving notes of dried fig, leather, and dark chocolate develop alongside orange peel and baking spice.

Palate: Medium-to-full bodied. Front-palate caramel and chocolate transition into a sophisticated mid-palate of tobacco, oak tannin, and dried fruit.

Finish: Long and resonant. A lingering closing of seasoned oak and vanilla with a sophisticated, warm spice note that reflects its eighteen years in the wood.

Portfolio Merit

Elijah Craig 18 serves as the refined, ultra-aged benchmark for the Heaven Hill vertical. It is often compared to Knob Creek 18, though it generally offers a softer, more integrated profile due to the 90-proof bottling and the EC house style.

"A structural benchmark for single-barrel age statements in Kentucky."

Technical Specifications
Distillery Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Single Barrel)
Age Statement 18 Years (Hand-Labeled)
Mash Bill 78% Corn / 10% Rye / 12% Malted Barley
Proof / ABV 90 Proof / 45% ABV
Format Individually Numbered Single Barrel
Bottle Size 750 ml
Collector Notes

Elijah Craig 18 is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors building out the Elijah Craig legacy (12, 18, 21, and 23 Year). While it is an annual release, each allotment is strictly allocated and typically clears the market within days of arrival. Collectors track specific barrel numbers closely, as the single-barrel format allows for significant variation in toffee and oak dominance. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and authenticated provenance. This remains one of the most reliable blue-chip assets in the Heaven Hill portfolio.

Recommended Serving

This ultra-aged bourbon is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. The 90-proof delivery is expertly calibrated for eighteen years of oak extraction; water is generally not needed and may thin the mid-palate chocolate notes. It holds its structural integrity over a single large clear cube, but its technical clarity is most rewarding when sipped neat.
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Processing Time: Most orders process within 1–8 business days. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your bottle ships.

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Restrictions: We ship only within the permitted U.S. states and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or U.S. Territories.

All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.
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