{"product_id":"elijah-craig-21-year-single-barrel-bourbon","title":"Elijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 years. Single barrel. Elijah Craig's ultra-aged expression from Heaven Hill — the high-rye mashbill at 21 years, producing a perfectly balanced bourbon where power and elegance coexist through two decades of Kentucky aging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill's Elijah Craig 21 Year sits between the 18 Year and the 23 Year in the distillery's age-statement single barrel range. At 21 years, the bourbon has achieved the full integration of grain, barrel, and time without the risk of over-oaking that pushes the 23 Year to the very edge of the aging window. The 21 Year is arguably the sweet spot: old enough for profound complexity, young enough to retain the grain's identity alongside the oak's contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill's high-rye mashbill (75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley) produces a naturally assertive, spicy distillate that responds well to extended aging. The rye grain's spice character doesn't disappear over two decades — it integrates into the oak structure, producing a more complex and nuanced spice alongside the caramel and vanilla of long-matured bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep mahogany amber from 21 years of new charred oak contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfectly balanced — caramel, vanilla, and aged oak layered with the rye spice and dried fruit that 21-year maturation produces.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and lingering — deep oak integration, warm spice, leather, and a sweetness that balances the extended maturation without over-oaking.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and long — the 21-year hallmark of a finish that satisfies completely.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 21 Year compare to the 18 and 23 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18 Year shows deep maturity and complexity. The 23 Year pushes to the outer edge of Kentucky aging with maximum oak integration. The 21 Year sits between them — more complex and oak-integrated than the 18 Year, with more grain identity remaining than the 23 Year. Many consider it the sweet spot in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 21 Year a recent release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Elijah Craig's ultra-aged expressions (18, 20, 21, 23 Year) are released in limited quantities as specific barrels reach peak maturity. The 21 Year is not a permanent annual release — it is released when exceptional 21-year barrels are available.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 21 Year still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 unit in current stock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 21 Year compare to the 18 and 23 Year?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"18 Year = deep maturity. 23 Year = maximum oak integration. 21 Year = more complex than 18, more grain identity than 23. Many consider it the sweet spot in the range.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the 21 Year a recent release?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Elijah Craig ultra-aged expressions are released when exceptional barrels reach peak maturity \\u2014 not permanent annual releases.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the 21 Year still available?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"1 unit in current stock.\" } }   ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Elijah Craig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900673986631,"sku":"096749010202","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/image_800x_81738071-9f22-40c1-95ef-0060398544ec.jpg?v=1782409871","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/elijah-craig-21-year-single-barrel-bourbon","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}