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About Elijah Craig Bourbon
Founder: | Parker Beam and Max Shapira |
Year Founded: | 1986 |
Distillery Location: | Bardstown, Kentucky |
Master Distiller / Blender: | Parker Beam and Craig Beam |
Elijah Craig Bourbon Essential Facts
- Heaven Hill claims that Elijah Craig was the first small-batch bourbon ever created.
- The brand is named for Reverend Elijah Craig who is said to have stumbled upon the idea of aging bourbon in charred oak when he stored his alcohol in fire-damaged barrels.
How You Should Drink Elijah Craig Bourbon
- Straight
- On the rocks
- With a bit of water
- With club soda
- With ginger ale