{"product_id":"elijah-craig-21-year-single-barrel-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Elijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:83;530-612\"\u003eElijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel Bourbon: Heaven Hill's Oldest Age Statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:395;614-1008\"\u003eElijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel marks the return of an incredibly rare age statement for Heaven Hill, and its first appearance since 2013. Hand-selected by master distiller Conor O'Driscoll, this release now stands as the oldest bourbon currently in the Elijah Craig lineup, joining the recently reintroduced 15 and 18 year old expressions at the top of the brand's single barrel collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:700;1010-1709\"\u003eTwo decades in a Kentucky rickhouse can easily overwhelm a bourbon with oak, but Elijah Craig 21 Year is built to showcase what patience and expertise can do instead. Out of the millions of barrels aging in Kentucky, only a small fraction are deemed worthy of resting a full 21 years, and each one is individually sampled by Heaven Hill's master tasters along the way. Only the barrels that meet that bar make it to bottling, each one dumped and bottled individually with the barrel number and bottling date handwritten on the label. Bottled at 94 proof, it pours a rich mahogany and delivers the depth and richness you'd expect from over two decades of aging without losing balance or drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:181;1711-1891\"\u003eGiven its extended maturation and limited barrel count, this is a genuinely scarce release built for collectors and bourbon enthusiasts looking to add a true rarity to their shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:18;1898-1915\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:26;1917-1942\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:62;1944-2005\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak and leather, backed by complex spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:74;2007-2080\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich milk chocolate, toasted nuts, and notes of burnt caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:79;2082-2160\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged oak and molasses gives way to barrel char and peppery spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:18;2167-2184\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-48:81;2186-2511\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:75;2186-2260\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk chocolate desserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — mirrors the whiskey's own chocolate notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:90;2261-2350\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToasted nuts or a cheese board\u003c\/strong\u003e — echoes the toasted, nutty character on the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:80;2351-2430\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrème caramel or flan\u003c\/strong\u003e — complements the burnt caramel and molasses notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"48:1-48:81;2431-2511\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather-aged cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs with the toasted oak and leather on the aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"50:1-50:24;2513-2536\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"52:1-52:264;2538-2801\"\u003eGive this Single Barrel Bourbon the respect it deserves — Elijah Craig recommends enjoying the 21 Year Old neat to fully appreciate its nuances and depth of flavor. Given its age and rarity, this is a bourbon meant for slow, deliberate sipping rather than mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"56:1-56:8;2808-2815\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"58:1-59:36;2817-2906\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Elijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"61:1-62:79;2908-3026\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a single barrel or a blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a single barrel release, hand-selected by Heaven Hill's master distiller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-65:110;3028-3167\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is this release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very. It's the first 21 year old Elijah Craig release since 2013, and quantities reaching retail are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-68:183;3169-3406\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to the Elijah Craig 18 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 21 Year is Heaven Hill's oldest current age statement, offering additional depth and oak character compared to the 18 Year while maintaining a balanced, non-overpowering profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:269;3413-3681\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuality Liquor Store Guarantee: We guarantee the safe delivery of your order. If your bottle arrives damaged or your order is lost in transit, contact our team and we'll make it right. Shop with confidence knowing every order is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elijah Craig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48074379198722,"sku":"LWisk-01247","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/elijah-craig-21-year-old.jpg?v=1783303089","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/es\/products\/elijah-craig-21-year-single-barrel-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}