Elijah Craig 8 Year Toasted Barrel Max Homa's Private Select Bourbon

Elijah Craig 8 Year Toasted Barrel – Max Homa's Private Select Bourbon
Limited Edition Barrel Proof Toasted Barrel Bourbon

Max Homa’s Signature Bourbon Pick
Crafted for champions of flavor and the fairway, the Elijah Craig 8 Year Toasted Barrel Max Homa Private Select is an exclusive single-barrel release selected by PGA TOUR® Pro Max Homa. Known for calling Elijah Craig his “hands-down favorite,” Max collaborated with the distillery to curate a standout barrel that reflects his taste for precision and complexity—on and off the course.

Process & Profile
Base Whiskey: Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
Age Statement: 8 Years
Initial Maturation: Aged in new charred white oak on the 5th floor of Rickhouse M
Toasted Finish: Finished 6 months in a second custom toasted barrel on the 5th floor of Warehouse H1
Proof: 126.6 (Barrel Proof)
Release Type: Single Barrel, Uncut & Unfiltered

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Warm toasted oak layered with sweet caramel and butterscotch

Palate:
Bold and creamy with notes of vanilla custard, charred sugar, and rich cocoa. Hints of dark chocolate and cinnamon spice build mid-palate.

Finish:
Long, warm, and silky with baking spices, toasted wood, and a lingering chocolatey sweetness

What Makes It Special?

• Max Homa Collaboration: Personally selected by PGA star Max Homa for its rich, layered flavor

• Toasted Barrel Finish: A second toasted oak barrel enhances sweetness and complexity

• Barrel Proof: Bottled uncut at 126.6 proof for bold, full-flavored intensity

• Collector’s Pick: Limited-edition release from a single, hand-selected barrel

How to Enjoy

• Neat: Best appreciated neat to capture its rich toasted complexity

• With a Drop of Water: Opens up deeper layers of vanilla and spice

• Post-Round Reward: Ideal for toasting the 18th hole or a personal win

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What makes the toasted barrel process unique?
After aging in a traditional new charred oak barrel, the whiskey finishes in a second barrel that’s been custom toasted (not charred), layering in sweet, creamy notes like vanilla and butterscotch.

2. Why is this barrel proof?
This single-barrel release is bottled uncut, allowing enthusiasts to taste it as it came straight from the barrel—full-bodied and complex at 126.6 proof.

3. How limited is this release?
Extremely. This is a private barrel selected exclusively by Max Homa, bottled from a single hand-picked barrel, making each bottle a collector’s item.

4. How should I drink it?
Neat or with a few drops of water is ideal. The bold proof and toasted character shine best when sipped thoughtfully.

5. Is this different from the standard Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel?
Yes. While it follows the same double barrel finishing method, this release is barrel proof and comes from a specific 8-year-old barrel chosen by Max Homa.