In 1789, Elijah Craig became the first distiller to age his whiskey in new charred oak barrels. Some claim that an accidental fire charred his barrels and changed the whiskey inside. Others say he stored his whiskey in former sugar barrels and was impressed with how charring improved the flavour.
Key Features
- Category: American Whiskey
- Country of Origin: USA
- Distillery Name: Heaven Hill
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Alcohol Strength (ABV): 47%
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