Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Wooden Cork Barrel Select #2 124.8 Proof

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Wooden Cork Barrel Select #2 124.8 Proof. Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — Wooden Cork's second barrel selection in the 124–125 proof range of our Elijah Craig Barrel Proof program, an 8-year cask hand-selected by our team at Heaven Hill and bottled at 124.8 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — currently in stock and available exclusively at Wooden Cork.

The 124.8 Proof Barrel Select #2 was chosen as a companion to our previous 8-year barrel selections — evaluating what the same aging parameters produce in a different specific cask. Private barrel selection is an exercise in comparing individual barrels side by side, and the difference between barrels from the same distillery, same mash bill, and similar age statements is often more significant than customers expect. This cask was selected because it delivered a distinct, complete Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character at a proof point our team judged as optimal for its specific flavor development.

Currently in stock at 25 bottles — one of the most accessible Wooden Cork EC private barrel expressions available right now. Same Heaven Hill single barrel program, same exclusivity, currently the most available expression in the series.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Classic Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character at 124.8 proof — caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and baking spice. The 8-year aging delivers bright fruit alongside the oak depth, creating a balanced aromatic profile.
• Palate: Full-bodied with caramel, vanilla, oak tannin, and warming cinnamon. The 8-year age and 124.8 proof combination delivers the integrated balance our team identified as the standard worth selecting.
• Finish: Long and warming with caramel, spice, and clean oak. The cask strength sustains the finish without the heaviness that very high proof expressions can create.

Specs

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Selection: Wooden Cork Barrel Select #2
• Mash Bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
• Age: 8 years
• ABV: 62.4% (124.8 Proof)
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered; no water reduction
• Size: 750ml
• Availability: Exclusively at Wooden Cork — 25 bottles in stock

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How does this differ from the 125.4 Proof Barrel Select #2? Both are Wooden Cork's second barrel selections in the 8-year range, each from a different specific cask. The 125.4 was selected from an earlier barrel evaluation; the 124.8 was selected from a subsequent evaluation. Different barrels, slightly different proofs, same Wooden Cork selection standard — the 0.6 proof difference reflects different evaporative conditions in each specific cask.
• Is this currently in stock? Yes — 25 bottles available. The Wooden Cork EC private barrel series moves faster than standard release Barrel Proof because of its exclusivity. Once this allocation is gone, it will not be restocked.
• How do I choose between the Wooden Cork EC barrel selections? Age and proof are the primary differentiators. The 9-year barrels (125.6, 128.8, 118.2) show deeper oak and leather. The 8-year barrels (125.4, 124.8) show brighter fruit and more forward spice. All are exceptional single casks selected by Wooden Cork at Heaven Hill — the right choice is whichever is currently available and matches your proof preference.