{"product_id":"elijah-craig-small-batch-old-label","title":"Elijah Craig Small Batch Old Label","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch Old Label — a pre-reformulation era bottling of Heaven Hill's flagship small batch bourbon carrying the original \"Old Label\" presentation that preceded the current standard packaging. The Old Label designation identifies this as a production-era collector piece from before Heaven Hill updated the Elijah Craig Small Batch visual identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch is Heaven Hill's most widely distributed premium small batch bourbon — a high-rye mash bill expression that delivers the distillery's signature caramel, vanilla, and oak-forward character. The Old Label format is sought by collectors who track the evolution of the expression's packaging across production eras, providing a direct comparison to current-label bottles of the same expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and baking spice — classic Elijah Craig small batch character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, brown sugar, rye pepper, charred barrel, and warm mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with lingering sweetness and oak\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, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Label era (pre-reformulation packaging)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the Old Label from current Elijah Craig Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Old Label refers to the original packaging design carried by Elijah Craig Small Batch before Heaven Hill updated the visual identity. The liquid formula is the same Heaven Hill high-rye small batch bourbon; the distinction is entirely in the label era — making this a packaging-era collector piece for those documenting the expression's commercial history.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What distinguishes the Old Label from current Elijah Craig Small Batch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Old Label refers to the original packaging design before Heaven Hill updated the visual identity. Same high-rye small batch bourbon, different label era — a packaging-era collector piece documenting the expression's commercial history.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Elijah Craig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900676837447,"sku":"Scott","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/elijah-craig-small-batch-old-label-bourbon-911_c3caf63d-5846-4ac0-85bd-29b7346a29f9.webp?v=1782400808","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/elijah-craig-small-batch-old-label","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}