That final two-year Madeira finish transforms what would already be a well-aged single malt into something distinctly richer

It delivers a sweet

Aroma: The nose opens with powerful anise cookie aromatics

while the sugar cane base provides a clean backbone that keeps the fruit flavors from overwhelming

Combine that with Iowa's punishing temperature extremes — which push whiskey in and out of the barrel char more aggressively than many Kentucky warehouses — and you get a bourbon with surprising depth for a craft operation

Elijah Craig 18 Year 750ML blanco That final two-year Madeira finishElijah Craig 18 Year 750ML is an 18 year old single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) in a 750ml bottle. This expression earned "Best Bourbon" and a Double Gold Medal at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, cementing its reputation as one of the most decorated aged bourbons on the American market. Quick Facts: ABV: 45% (90 Proof) Origin: Kentucky, USA 18 Year Age Statement Distillery: Heaven Hill Production &