The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons. A unique combination of spicy rye grains and sweet corn, coupled with a steadfast attention to detail, give Elijah Craig Straight Rye the perfect balance of flavour and smoothness.
COLOR: Medium chestnut
AROMA: Dark chocolate with spices and a hint of smoke
TASTE: Rich baking spices and honey backed up with smooth oak influence
FINISH: Long and lingering
PROOF: 94 Proof
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS PLATINUM BEST OF CLASS SIP Awards, 2020
DOUBLE GOLD San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021, 2022
TOP 10 OF 2020 Whisky Advocate, 2020
THE RYE MASHBILL While the distillation process for Straight Rye is similar to our Small Batch Bourbon, the difference lies in the mashbill. It’s 51% rye grain instead of corn: the legal requirement for this style of American Whiskey.
TASTING NOTES STRAIGHT RYE “On the palate, it’s like butter, drenching down the jawline and hitting the tongue with a cadre of spice, from cinnamon to black pepper.”