Elijah Craig Small Batch Old Label

Elijah 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.

Elijah 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.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and baking spice — classic Elijah Craig small batch character
• Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, rye pepper, charred barrel, and warm mouthfeel
• Finish: Medium-long with lingering sweetness and oak

Specs

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch
• Proof: 94 (47% ABV)
• Label: Old Label era (pre-reformulation packaging)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What distinguishes the Old Label from current Elijah Craig Small Batch? 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.