Elijah Craig 12 Year Old South African Finish: Long and complex

Finish: Long and complex

Matured in ex-American oak bourbon casks as well as some Spanish sherry oak casks and then married in oak marrying tuns

This second charcoal mellowing is what makes Gentleman Jack different from standard Jack Daniel’s

three cases of Mackinlay's whisky were found buried under the ice of Antarctica by the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust - having been there since Sir Ernest Shackleton's South Pole expedition between 1907 and 1909

Palate: Spicy and mouth-coating

Elijah Craig 12 Year Old South African Finish: Long and complexThis small batch Kentucky straight bourbon is named in honor of the Baptist Reverend Elijah Craig (mid 1700s), from Virginia, who the Heaven Hill company dubiously credits with the invention of "true Kentucky Bourbon" by being the first to barrel aged spirit in charred oak casks. The 12yo was discontinued in favour of a no age statement release. Bottled at 47%. Nose: A beautiful note of sweet toasted oak, toffee, spicy stewed fruits, a touch of resin