Elijah Craig B526 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey 750ml OTHER Wine Spectator – 90–93 Points

Wine Spectator – 90–93 Points

Gold — Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge

converted to distillery 1965 Owner CVH Spirits Master Blender Julieann Fernandez — age 34

and tropical scent from the rum influence

Tarry rope and the coastal brine of the West Highland shore arrive at entry with the slightly maritime

Elijah Craig B526 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey 750ml OTHER Wine Spectator – 90–93 PointsRye had taken a back seat to bourbon at Heaven Hill for decades Elijah Craig itself debuted in 1986 as a bourbon only brand, and it took more than three decades before a rye sibling was even added to the lineup, let alone one bottled at full barrel proof. That changed in September 2025, when Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye finally arrived with its inaugural Batch A925, a 108 proof, 12 year 3 month release that went on to be named Whisky Advocate's 2025