What is it about Elijah Craig?

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You can try it again if you want to, you certainly don't have to. EC12 wasn't an acquired taste for me, more like love at first sight. ED

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Hi Ed, well, yes, I HAD to.... Just can't live in ignorance my whole life
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Anyway, I went down to the corner store yesterday and brought home a bottle of EC 12. Last night, popped the cork and poured a few onces.... Great color! Deep mahogany. Just beautiful in the glass.

Took an initial sniff. Stronger alchohol than I expected but definate sweet undertones. Gave it a second to breath... wonderful bouquet came through with floral and spice notes... Just sat enjoying the aroma for a few minutes (that always seems to happen when I pour Booker's as well..... hmmmmm...)

First taste was full of wonderful fire (also surprizing... that immediately surfaced raisens, currants a hint of vanilla. Very full flavors that just linger on....

The finish was complete. Not the aged wood of the pours I usually enjoy but deep, sweet fruity flavors accented with spice....

This is a winner!

Thanks to everyone for "forcing" me to revisit EC 12. Where ever I tried it before (it was just a single pour) I didn't appreciate it the way I did last night.

Cheers,

Ken http://www.straightbourbon.com/forum...ankyousign.gif

Hi Ken,
I wasn't my intention to 'convert' you, or anyone else for that matter. I got over that years ago. Nevertheless, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed a bourbon that I really love. The Elijah Craig of history and legend was a minister. Maybe the 'sermon' his namesake preached fell on soil ready for the seed...

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Maybe the 'sermon' his namesake preached fell on soil ready for the seed...

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Well, said. To paraphrase your sig. 'This Bourbon makes me happy'. I found myself smiling as I tasted it last night. Sometimes that happens and you don't even notice (well, until you find your face hurts http://www.straightbourbon.com/forum...lins/smile.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forum...lins/smile.gif) This would be a good Bourbon to share with friends! http://www.straightbourbon.com/forum.../icon_pidu.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forum...lins/smile.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forum.../icon_pidu.gif

Cheers,

Ken