Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Is Back With Its Oldest Bourbon Since 2023

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Is Back With Its Oldest Bourbon Since 2023

At 11 years and six months, Batch B525 is nearly a year older than the previous release and arrives uncut at 126.2 proof. Food & Wine / Elijah CraigElijah Craig Barrel Proof B525 is the second 2025 release, aged 11 years and 6 months and bottled at 126.2 proof — the oldest since 2023.It’s made from Heaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mashbill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley.According to the distillery, B525 features a rich flavor profi…

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525 Marks a Shift Back Toward Older Stock

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525 is the second 2025 release, aged 11 years and 6 months and bottled at 126.2 proof — the oldest since 2023. It’s made from Heaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mashbill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley. According to the distillery, B525 features a rich flavor profile with notes of toasted oak, dark fruit, butterscotch, and peppery spice, and retails for $75. One of the world’s most popular barrel-proof bourb…