Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

[Auracom]

I've been playing around with Batch 6 downproofing, both with water and regular EC12, and so far I can't drop the alcohol without losing too much depth... particularly in the finish. Anyone have a good ratio for this batch?

I'm not convinced this batch is quite up to par yet, but I'm enjoying it no doubt.

[greatgoo]

Can't remember the last time I put a ice cube in my drink, but did it tonight with my ECBP. I think I prefer this juice with one ice cube . Yummy.

[The Black Tot]

I've got a strange feeling that I'm going to find my first ECBP bottle soon... I got, like, a fifth sense about it.

[ChainWhip]

I've been playing around with Batch 6 downproofing, both with water and regular EC12, and so far I can't drop the alcohol without losing too much depth... particularly in the finish. Anyone have a good ratio for this batch?

I'm not convinced this batch is quite up to par yet, but I'm enjoying it no doubt.

[GerryM]

Batch 6 is out in MA. Price is creeping up at $60.

[tanstaafl2]

Heaven Hill rep wandered in to our Wednesday tasting yesterday with the new PHC (which we were already enjoying. Kind of annoying since we could have been drinking his instead of mine!), EC23 and the ECBP Batch 6 in tow. I was quite surprised how pleasant the EC23 (barrel 27 I think) was and the ECBP was excellent and pretty drinkable even at full proof. A touch of water did help though.

Now we just have to hope a few of the ECBP make it to the shelf. And it is a bit annoying that the EC23 was good because now I may have to go look for one...

[luv2hunt]

Batch 1 – 67.1% / 134.2-Proof

Batch 2 – 68.5% / 137.0-Proof

Batch 3 – 66.6% / 133.2-Proof

Batch 4 – 66.2% / 132.4-Proof

Batch 5 – 67.4% / 134.8-Proof

Wanted to bump this because it took me forever to sort through this thread see if I've had them all. It's no secret I'm a fan of this. Hoping to find batch 6 [emoji57]

[TunnelTiger]

Wow Tans, agree with the EC23 100%. Really enjoy every pour it just taste so rich!

[bourbonfoot]

I managed to pick up a bottle, then got a bottle of batch 6 from a friend as a birthday gift. I'll try to pop it open tonight. I find it hard to do comparisons with ECBP as the proof is so high it can get away from you quick!

[Jazz Nut]

I just picked up two bottles in the Minneapolis area. I can't wait to open one up, but have many bottles open on the bar already!

[unclebunk]

I've got a strange feeling that I'm going to find my first ECBP bottle soon... I got, like, a fifth sense about it.

I know I would if I ever actually saw the damn stuff around here!

[agrant77]

I know I would if I ever actually saw the damn stuff around here!

Same! Haven't seen it yet around DC.

[Jazz Nut]

I just picked up two bottles in the Minneapolis area. I can't wait to open one up, but have many bottles open on the bar already!

I should add that they were $49.99/ea. Not sure if this store has any more, because they only had 2 bottles on the shelf.

[bicktrav]

Saw one the other day here in SoCal priced at $129. It seems like every time it reappears the price rises.

[jeffrey r]

That is not a price rise, that is gouging, plain and simple.

[smokinjoe]

That is not a price rise, that is gouging, plain and simple.

Yes. Thanks for pointing that out, Jeffrey. And to take it further, it has absolutely nothing to do with Heaven Hill, nor the legitimacy of the brand.

[squire]

Oh for Heavens sake Joe, take a breath. Jeffrey's statement that $129 for ECBP is gouging is on topic and I agree with him.

[smokinjoe]

Oh for Heavens sake Joe, take a breath. Jeffrey's statement that $129 for ECBP is gouging is on topic and I agree with him.

[jeffrey r]

Yes, my intent was "gouging by the retailer". Being that it pretty common knowledge that ECBP is supposed to be in the $50 range, I thought it went without saying that $129 for a bottle does not trace back to HH.

[bicktrav]

It is most definitely gouging. But $129 is a price rise even for the gougers. The same gouging store had it a few months back for $99. They must have sold through it pretty fast at that price, so they figured they're going to mark it even higher next time around. Hence $129.

[smokinjoe]

Yes, my intent was "gouging by the retailer". Being that it pretty common knowledge that ECBP is supposed to be in the $50 range, I thought it went without saying that $129 for a bottle does not trace back to HH.

[jeffrey r]

No worries at all. And I'll have a toast with a pour of ECBP when I get home tonight, in honor of having several bottles around, all purchased right in that $50 range. HH deserves all the kudos they can get for this release--definitely not any bad vibes.

[HP12]

Just got around to cracking a ECBP batch #4. Compared to batch 1 which started it all, batch 1 is far superior in flavor.

[tigerlam92]

Got my share of ECBP 6th 140.2 and having my first drink. It's yummy.

[HD 335]

Got my share of ECBP 6th 140.2 and having my first drink. It's yummy.

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Time to ask my local store for a couple of bottles. How does this compare to some of the previous batches. Slightly more or slightly less yummy?