Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525
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Pros
- B525 pretty damn good compared to everything else post C923
- The B525 is 8+
- Respectfully disagree, this is an easy 8.5 for me. It has that rich oily mouthfeel and a perfect oak forward flavor profile while not being too sweet. I think this is every bit as good as C923 batch, but I prefer this type of earthy and...
- I have one, and it’s very good. I’d agree, solid 7 (I gave mine a 7.4).
- Perfectly fine!! And honestly really good, just not spectacular!
Cons
- I heard rumors that Heaven Hill was holding back on releasing much of the B525 because sales were poor on A125 and they were waiting for more of it clear the shelves
- B525 was pretty good but I honestly think people give it so much hype just because of the age statement.
- It's nice...really nice, but I hold Elijah Craig Barrel Proof's to a pretty high standard and had heard this may very well be the best release since C923. My expectations were high and I have to say I was slightly disappointed as I had h...
Sentiment
8 positive (73%) · 2 mixed (18%) · 1 negative (9%)
Trust + time weighted score: +62% · raw score 64%
What redditors said (10 of 11)
I heard rumors that Heaven Hill was holding back on releasing much of the B525 because sales were poor on A125 and they were waiting for more of it clear the shelves
B525 was pretty good but I honestly think people give it so much hype just because of the age statement.
B525 pretty damn good compared to everything else post C923
The B525 is 8+
Respectfully disagree, this is an easy 8.5 for me. It has that rich oily mouthfeel and a perfect oak forward flavor profile while not being too sweet. I think this is every bit as good as C923 batch, but I prefer this type of earthy and oaky profile to the standard vanilla and honey bourbon notes any day.
I have one, and it’s very good. I’d agree, solid 7 (I gave mine a 7.4).
Perfectly fine!! And honestly really good, just not spectacular!
I thoroughly enjoyed B525 and the nose was really great as it opened up. The palate is a good pour, just not special.
It's nice...really nice, but I hold Elijah Craig Barrel Proof's to a pretty high standard and had heard this may very well be the best release since C923. My expectations were high and I have to say I was slightly disappointed as I had hoped this would be a top 5 score I've ever given out (in the 8's). ... In my opinion the sweeter notes were kind of all over the place and didn't necessarily work well together and I wish I could have gotten away from the cherry/cinnamon combo for just a second. It did linger consistently from nose to finish and was a bit monotonous, combative, and overpowering. However, the oak and barrel char here are outstanding and added some much needed complexity.
I just bought this last night and it's fantastic. Tried it next to my A125 and this one is so much better.
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