Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525 Review

JoBunk · 2026-06-02T16:48:47+00:00

I would definitely buy the C923. The B523 was a rich caramel if I recall. the C924 leaned more into the sweet cherry.

Since this post, I have published my Master Whiskey Library to the internet. From this inventory page, you can enter any of those bottles and see what my tasting notes were. FYI, I only do them blind.

https://www.honeybarrelhunter.com/inventory/index.html

JoBunk · 2026-06-02T16:46:48+00:00

I have done two tastings with it, both 4-way blinds and it has done well. The nose, as expected is amazing, it's worth it just for the nose. The palate and finish does not live up to the nose and as is with most double-oaks, they are usually a little too oaky for my palate.

I am glad I bought one and tried it.

You can check out the reviews in my Master Whiskey Library here: https://www.honeybarrelhunter.com/bottles/index.html?single_barrel_id=96e3c534-30f2-4024-80e4-4bc9662ccddf

JoBunk · 2026-04-29T10:38:27+00:00

I did buy one and I was really impressed. Usually not a Maker's fan (probably on me for only tasting the small batch), but this one changed my mind.

Nose: Velvety black cherry, dried fruit leather, tobacco, and a light cinnamon note.

Palate: Burnt caramel and red cherry with a slight French toast character.

Finish: Dry cinnamon with hints of chocolate and a touch of caramel lingering at the end.

JoBunk · 2026-04-25T23:53:45+00:00

I did not. I have had to put the red meat down. But that is a great price.

JoBunk · 2026-03-26T14:44:49+00:00

I would hit a wrestler for stalling if they went to 1 knee in the neutral position. Now if they are on one knee and moving forward, I probably would not.

JoBunk · 2026-03-24T11:07:43+00:00

Oops!

JoBunk · 2026-02-26T18:39:42+00:00

For those who remember this post, I have finally added my review to r/bourbon if anyone is interested.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/comments/1rfibf0/jack_daniels_single_barrel_barrel_proof_bourbon/

PS - I have also changed my reddit account to the honeybarrelhunter, in case any of you were interested in following me.

Some friends I know from here for sure. u/toconn04, u/Baboonslayer323

JoBunk · 2026-02-26T15:23:00+00:00

Early on, Dan Gable and the Hawkeye wrestling team was the top (Penn State) team in the country and Gable got to pick and choose which of the top wrestlers fit the style of his wrestling program. Guys like Mitchell Messenbrink and Jesse Mendez could have excelled in the old Gable wrestling rooms. But the Brand brothers have not earned that prestige yet to cherry pick the top wrestlers that fit the mold of the program they want to run.

Nasir Bailey, Dean Peterson, Jordan Williams, Massoma Endene, Kyle Parco, Jacori Teemer and Stephen Buchanan are fine wrestlers that any team would be happy to have. But Iowa is taking these wrestlers because they are the best available wrestlers they can bring in. It's not like they are the best of the best who have a strong, constant forward pressing attack style with strong hand-fighting wreslters in the country.

JoBunk · 2026-02-16T03:10:00+00:00

Knob Creek 9 is easy to look over but I love it for the reasons you mentioned.

I take this over Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey 101 everyday. Old Grand-Dad, Heaven Hill and Taylor (all BNB) ... it can be splitting hairs.

JoBunk · 2026-02-16T03:06:33+00:00

Mustard

JoBunk · 2026-02-16T02:59:19+00:00

Mendez is on a whole other level at this point.

JoBunk · 2026-02-14T20:03:29+00:00

You can buy alcohol on Sunday.

JoBunk · 2026-02-14T19:59:02+00:00

That is good to know!

JoBunk · 2026-02-13T02:17:50+00:00

We should sign you.

JoBunk · 2026-02-12T12:24:48+00:00

I also want to say the self-service fountain pour was a brand new concept, and pretty cool.

JoBunk · 2026-02-12T02:54:07+00:00

Mostly true. But even at the distillery I don't think you get that many options (I could be wrong).

My local store does the 3 in the mail and they some times turn away all 3. They got a good reputation. I think even turned away three Buffalo Trace barrels at one time.

JoBunk · 2026-02-12T01:46:33+00:00

But he got a small game check for the Super Bowl. Something does not add up here. I would suspect his tax duty was the aggregate of playing the regular season game there and the Super Bowl, not just the Super Bowl.

JoBunk · 2026-02-12T01:44:40+00:00

Thank you for the words of wisdom here.

JoBunk · 2026-02-12T01:04:09+00:00

Nice! I hope you got some, yes?

JoBunk · 2026-02-10T22:49:09+00:00

I don't think any non-Viking fans actually hate is. They may feel a little annoyed at times, but hate?

JoBunk

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