Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A125 is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged for 10 years and 7 months. Bottled at 118.2 proof without dilution or chill filtering, it was released in January 2025 as the first batch of the year in the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof series.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A125 showcases a classic bourbon profile with a well-incorporated alcohol presence and an array of complex, layered flavors. From the bright cherry and citrus on the nose to the rich caramel, espresso, and hazelnut on the palate, every sip is both bold and balanced.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of the most consistently bold, flavor-forward bourbons on the market. Batch A125 takes a step back from intensity, and while older doesn’t mean better, this release does taste somewhat younger and lighter than many predecessors.
Deviating from the path past batches have taken, the first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon batch of 2025 will leave fans of the brand scratching their heads.
This current batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is imminently drinkable. If you listen to the croakers, you’ll pass on it. If you listen to folks who know sometimes raw age has little to do with how maturation and batching turned out in practice, you’ll snag a bottle of what is one of the best ECBP releases in years.
