Elijah Craig Single Barrel 20 year old (Barrel No. 13), 45%

All the current Elijah Craig 20 year old releases in distribution are single barrel offerings. I've tasted a few, and they vary to a degree. This is my favorite so far. Yes, there's a lot of oak here (resinous, spicy, leathery, tobacco-tinged), but it's on a bed of layered sweetness (nutty toffee, caramel fudge, maple syrup) that supports and marries with the oak. An ideal postprandial bourbon.