> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bourbonbanter.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B519 Review - URL: https://www.bourbonbanter.com/elijah-craig-barrel-proof-b519-review/ - Published: 2019-05-06T05:01:10.000Z - Updated: 2023-04-03T18:07:14.000Z - Description: This is an all-around solid whiskey that won’t disappoint. But to violate an iron-clad rule of multi-sibling parenting, I’m saying its older brother, A119, this year’s first ECBP release, is better in every respect. A119 is headed for Harvard while B519 is good state school material. - Author: Steve Coomes - Tags: Bourbon Whiskey Reviews, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Heaven Hill, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2023-03-13 09:32, #updated, Bottle, Kentucky ## **BOTTLES DETAILS** --- - ****DISTILLER: [Heaven Hill](https://heavenhilldistillery.com/?ref=bourbonbanter.com)** - ****MASH BILL: 78% corn | 12% rye | 10% malt** - ****AGE: 12 Years** - ****YEAR:** 2019 - ****PROOF: 122.2 Proof (61.1% ABV)** - ****MSRP:** $60 ## **STEVE'S NOTES** --- ****NOSE**: Caramel and Candy Corn | Vanilla | Cotton Candy | Corn Flakes ****TASTE:** Honey, Orange, Vanilla | Pleasantly palate coating | A tingle of cinnamon ****FINISH:** Medium length, warm to slightly hot | A little dry as oak character emerges ****SHARE WITH:** Any bourbon fan, especially those who like high proof ****WORTH THE PRICE**: Yes, especially if you’re assembling a vertical ****BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST:** Bottle ****OVERALL:** ****NOSE**: Caramel and Candy Corn | Vanilla | Cotton Candy | Corn Flakes ****TASTE:** Honey, Orange, Vanilla | Pleasantly palate coating | A tingle of cinnamon ****FINISH:** Medium length, warm to slightly hot | A little dry as oak character emerges ****SHARE WITH:** Any bourbon fan, especially those who like high proof ****WORTH THE PRICE**: Yes, especially if you’re assembling a vertical ****BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST:** Bottle ****OVERALL:** This is an all-around solid whiskey that won’t disappoint. But to violate an iron-clad rule of multi-sibling parenting, I’m saying its older brother, A119, this year’s first ECBP release, is better in every respect. A119 is headed for Harvard while B519 is good state school material. To strain the sibling metaphor further, the A119 is the charismatic kid, attractively assertive in every respect (perhaps helped some by its 135 proof), and its boldness presents as complexity rather than a brute punch in the face. Still, Elijah Craig fans will find the B519 completely likeable. Its EC DNA is as pure and recognizable as its sibling’s; it’s just packaged in a softer, gentler version. ## **BRAND NOTES** --- **ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF BATCHES** Each batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is an uncut Small Batch of 12-year-old Bourbon bottled straight from the barrel. The variance in proof from batch to batch presents a unique opportunity to explore the impact of the angel's share and the resulting proof in a small batch of barrels. The first letter of the batch number indicates which of that year's releases the bottle was a part of, starting with "A," while the second digit is a number that determines the month of the year the bottle was released. The third and fourth digits indicate the year. Hover over the years below to see the full list of releases and their respective proofs. ****NOSE:** Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple and orange ****TASTE:** Rich vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper and cinnamon at the back of the palate ****FINISH:** Nicely layered showcasing all flavors, fades slowly then lingers as it cools --- **Disclaimer:Heaven Hill provided Bourbon & Banter with a sample of their product for this review.* **We appreciate their willingness to allow us to review their products with no strings attached. Thank you.*