As secondary barrel finishes for American whiskey became commonplace across all the major producers and craft distilleries in recent years, I feel like there has been a push-pull relationship between ...

In the world of American whiskey, where tradition runs as deep as the roots of an old oak tree, Elijah Craig has just uncorked something that's bound to stir conversations around backyard barbecues ...

A Kentucky whiskey has been named 2025 “Whisky of the Year,” but it isn’t a bourbon. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye was selected by “Whisky Advocate” as the best whisky of the year, the first time an ...

First-Ever Barrel Proof Rye from the Elijah Craig Family Earns the Top Spot in the Prestigious Whisky Advocate Top 20 Ranking LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elijah Craig, the ...

Whiskey trends come and whiskey trends go. But one trend that’s been arguably the hottest in the industry for the past several years — and which shows no signs of slowing down — is the use of toasted ...

For the first time in brand history, Elijah Craig is releasing a barrel proof rye whiskey. We got an early taste of the first release, a 12 year and 3 month-old whiskey with bold, punchy flavor.

According to Heaven Hill, the namesake of Elijah Craig is the person responsible for introducing the practice of charring a barrel before aging whiskey, which is now a legal requirement for bourbon ...

The world’s top whiskey experts reveal their most exciting rye releases of 2025—an elite, curated list of must try expression ...

First-Ever Barrel Proof Rye from the Elijah Craig Family Earns the Top Spot in the Prestigious Whisky Advocate Top 20 Ranking Released in September 2025 as the first Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Rye ...