Elijah Craig 12 Year Old South African sweet toffee and polished leather

sweet toffee and polished leather followed by cinnamon and the faintest hint of cardamon

It now arrives in redesigned packaging that moves on from the brand's previous Viking-inspired look in favour of a cleaner design drawn from Orkney's landscape

with a portion wholly matured in ex-sherry

Palate: Sweet tobacco leaves and ceda

This small batch blended malt is comprised of several Islay distilleries

Elijah Craig 12 Year Old South African sweet toffee and polished leatherThis small batch Kentucky straight bourbon is named in honor of the Baptist Reverend Elijah Craig (mid 1700s), from Virginia, who the Heaven Hill company dubiously credits with the invention of "true Kentucky Bourbon" by being the first to barrel aged spirit in charred oak casks. The 12yo was discontinued in favour of a no age statement release. Bottled at 47%. Nose: A beautiful note of sweet toasted oak, toffee, spicy stewed fruits, a touch of resin