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Small Batch

Age: 8-12 years

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience

Bardstown,

Kentucky

Elijah Craig Small Batch is the bourbon world's reliable friend — always there, never disappointing. At 94 proof and around $30, this Heaven Hill staple earns its place on any back bar with a balanced mashbill, approachable sweetness, and a toffee-laced finish. Here's our full tasting breakdown.

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