Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923 - The Best Ever?!

[@brianpara1407]

Had me cracking up with the “SWEET JEEEZUS… Buy this, if you see it. Thanks for watching.” roll the patrons 😂

[@davidteller7681]

Most consice review ever!

[@matthewwhite466]

😂😂😂

[@lasercatalpha1546]

Sealed with the credits roll… perfect mic drop.

[@williamengemann4669]

😂😂😂

[@richardpace5809]

My wife and I were lucky enough to score a bottle each today . Can't wait to try this one. Cheers 😊

[@waynefialo9492]

Trenton's "Sweet Jesus. Buy this if you see it. Thanks for watching." is one of the funniest reactions ever. EVER. Having said that, I'm definitely buying it.

[@robertbooth3367]

ECBP will always have a special place for me. It was the first time I truly "got" the flavors and notes that everyone was mentioning in the bourbon community. About 6 months into my bourbon journey. Have managed to get almost every one since then . Looking forward to this release! Sweet Jesus! Lol

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:19 Kurt did a little bit of research 1:51 Trenton makes up some words 1:53 1|0 👃 Trenton 🎉🎉 3:46 Trenton ends the video without a nod!! 5:35 Trenton makes a hot take 7:47 Kurt is on a ramble 9:24 Spoiler video ideas 10:09 Trenton tries to speak a rye into a video 10:55 QUINTESSENTIAL!!!! 11:36 the real end with a nod

[@kurtludington5986]

Your the best Jordan! 🙏🏻

[@Whiskey_Wisdom]

We were told by HH that the C923 also includes 15 and 17-year bourbons as well.

[@taw8983]

I was told this at HH 2 weeks ago too!

[@FakingANerve]

Whoa!!

[@jerrysauveii2417]

Are they selling this at the distillery?

[@reddawg917]

The age statement is the youngest bourbon that went in it. Absolutely there would be some older stuff in there & you can tell. It’s an amazing bottle. I’ll buy another one if I can find one.

[@michaelhoffer9172]

I have now seen two reviews of this, yours and the Mash and Drum, and both thought this was the best ECBP in some time. Looking forward to getting one of these. Cheers!

[@pizzawarlord9232]

The C923 is fantastic. I grabbed that and a Lux Row Four Grain double SiB and drove straight to a friend's house and cracked them both. The C923 is just fantastic. Unlike other 128 - 134 proof EC BP I have had that can drink like water this you know the proof and it is enjoyable. A Friday night type pour for me not a daily but that may be because I also had the Lux Row. The Lux Row is a fantastic pour with great mouthfeel and a long long lasting finish. I went out the next day and bought another bottle of each.

[@PussyBonpensiero]

@pizzawarlord9232 How did it compare to the C922 if you had it? I thought the C922 was the best in years.

[@pizzawarlord9232]

@@PussyBonpensiero I was out of the country when it dropped and missed it

[@RJR2222]

I love blinds. The more the better. You guys are great and appreciate all that you do for your community

[@matthewhenry6276]

Elijah Craig is like the first bourbon that got me back into them very recently. Love seeing fellow Hoosiers enjoying something like this. It’d be interesting and awesome to try something that high proof as I haven’t yet on my new journey. Great video as always guys.

[@LeprechaunGinger]

My go to bourbon! I just love it and for the money it is really hard to beat!

[@Jgon916]

Friday blinds would be great. One of my favorite things to do is have the family pick a few out and make a blind for me at home. Let's me work on tasting and trying to pick things up and always fun to see what bottles randomly get thrown in and how they finish.

[@thebigcor]

ECBP and Larceny BP are the only releases I chase nowadays. Solid every time.

[@arodyo4831]

Agreed

[@tracyreagan5321]

As soon as I heard SWEET JESUS! Buy this… I knew this was a great bourbon. The rest (caramel, oak, spice, mouth feel, etc etc) was superfluous and I was hooked! I’ll be going into town and searching for this one first thing in the morning. Thanks for a great review.

[@engineerpete7]

Picked up a bottle of C923 last Thursday and was very pleased that it lived up to my excitement. It's incredibly good! BUT, last year I happened to pick up a bottle of ECBP single barrel store pick Thats 10 years old and clocks in a 135.7proof and drinks so far under it's proof it's unreal! Maybe I'm just a heaven hill fan boy, but holy smokes are they putting out some incredible stuff!

[@ducktoduck]

I had the good fortune of getting a case of C923. Calling it now... this one is going to go down as one of the most revered and coveted ECBP to date and the foreseeable future. The value off the age statement and proof alone are extraordinary. People lost their minds when EC said they were dropping their 12 year age statement in favor of more dynamic releases. C923 laughs at the naysayers and those who called this as the end times for ECBP. This truly might be one of the best sub-$100 bottles you can buy.

[@zachhoward1473]

Love the idea of friday blind day. The blinds are usually my favorite videos. Would love to see a blind of wheated only bourbons where you have a couple Buffalo trace allocated products mixed with some other wheaters. Maybe something like Eagle rare, weller 107, weller full proof, Bardstown BiB, green river wheated bourbon, and makers mark cellar aged.

[@dpd2k105]

Finally got my hands on this one yesterday…it does not disappoint

[@curetiamhices289]

FINALLY…. I had been searching here for it seems like forever. Got a bottle today. They had a one bottle limit per customer and were running out fast. They also had the Larceny Barrel Proof C923, but passed… for now. A few hours later… got to try it. Probably the highest proof I have ever had. It does have that burn, but is still excellent!

[@handsofstone1887]

Drinking a glass of the stuff right now and it's very nice!

[@nickalmand]

Picked this up as a store pick the other day and I 100% agree with Trenton's "Sweet Jeeesus!" Amazing bottle all around. Gonna have to pick up one more...or two. Wow.

[@JimTaylorFTWTX]

Friday blinds for sure. I love all blinds. Y’all even inspired me to do one with my friends. Great stuff as always.

[@darrenl8515]

Picked this bottle up straight from the distillery blind. Best decision of my bourbon journey. Debating on grabbing a backup bottle now.

[@PB-and-Cones]

Love the review. Can't wait to find one, making Friday blind episodes is an awesome idea looking forward to what you guys come up with. Cheers

[@cindiwindi]

Yessss Friday blinds sound fabulous. Absolutely love your blinds! Thank you gentlemen!

[@nickbonvino]

Great video guys! I’ve been hunting this for a couple weeks now. Walked into a store today and finally saw it on the shelf.. I couldn’t believe it. Only problem was it was the B release from earlier this year!! Of course I still bought two but I guess my hunt continues.. BTW the price jumped from $65 to $75 here in PA but that didn’t stop me at all 🥃

[@chrisw4192]

Grabbed one today along with the wvabca almost heaven private barrel both are excellent!!

[@fredbaker6315]

Thank you for a great tasting of EJC923, I snagged a bottle here in the NE for 79 bucks. I tucked it away for now, and I’m on the hunt for another before I crack this one open. I have been a lover of EC back when Heaven Hill had a 12 year statement on it.

[@johnshenk-vm2ic]

Friday blind day as a regular series would be great! BTW, the Virginia ABC store pick of ECSB that was released a few months ago came in at 10 years, 134.8 proof. Haven't opened it yet, but I'm looking forward to it, especially if I can't find the C923!

[@emanonymous]

i just bought their 9 year barrel proof a few months ago and am loving it. but i can't deny that is a great bargain for that age

[@MarkProsser1964]

Friday Blind Day! sounds awesome with max three pours.

[@jon_connor]

I'm sure there are plenty of viewers that would love to see a blind of all EC Barrel Proofs (not just the favorites). Say all three 2022 & 2023 together. Or Each of the last three years individually, then the winners compete in one final blind. Thanks for the videos guys.

[@Scott-co4dq]

Jason C at Mash & Drum did an 6 way ECBP blind with his favorites from the last 6 years. C923 was #1. Buy and back it up!

[@jeromepeters6935]

Elijah Craig fan boy here. I had to narrow down the purchases and settled on the "B" batches a couple of years ago. I do buy ECPBs as these store picks are usually very good; proofier and younger than the batch releases. I will buy another release if the hype has me intrigued, last time was C922. I will get the C923 and hunting to see if I can find a C921 for a blind. "Sweet Jesus" best line ever!

[@Spencer_WNC]

I think "Friday Blind Day" is a GREAT idea! Keep up the great work fellas!!!

[@AikihermPRS]

Can’t wait to pick this up. I’m a fan of the EC Barrel Proof. Friday blinds sounds great guys.

[@chrisgravbelle7980]

Friday blind day sounds awesome!

[@chrisbowers3275]

I think its cool you two get to bond together like this and this will be memories that Trenton will remember forever.

[@TripleCM239]

I have blinded this bottle with both GTS and Pappy 12 yr and I chose this bottle over both. Absolutely incredible bottle

[@loganreed5764]

I run top shelf liquors in berkeley springs WV and we just got cases of this!

[@Ky_Tom_1056]

I like the Friday blind day idea. Friday Blind Date sounds better. You guys could take turns providing a special guest that will be a surprise to the other. Just a thought. Laughed out loud at the “SWEET JEEEZUS… Buy this, if you see it. Thanks for watching.” roll the patrons.

[@kristopherschermerhorn998]

Just got a bottle for Christmas…absolutely spectacular!

[@FantasySoldier]

The EC BPs are always something I look for. I feel like this is the most hyped-up release ever. From the older age statement and higher proof, it is going to be harder to find.

[@benz9174]

also hard to find someone not paid for their opinions.

[@conradkostelecky7935]

Friday Blind Day sounds great. Have to try getting a bottle of this. Great video as always guys.

[@johnk7093]

3 min 52 second..... By Every Body!!!!! I only pour 3/4 to 1 oz at a time. never a 1-1/2+.... thats because I start to taste, I have 3-4 that I will have.... great vid, love blinds.... keep up the great vids.

[@os4hwks757]

was able to acquire a bottle of ECBP C923 myself! You are correct that it drinks to its 133 proof; amazing flavors! This is by far my favorite BP so far!

[@paulcarder8032]

Sounds like a delicious dram! I'm a 70 year old retired autoworker and far from a Bourbon collector or connoisseur. But in 2000, just before the Bourbon explosion began, I was in Bardstown and picked up a bottle of 188 yr old Elijah Craig for $38! Can you believe it? Sadly, those bargain prices on the premiums are gone forever, but I took advantage of them before the boom!

[@paulcarder8032]

OOPS! 18 yr

[@fishhead680]

@@paulcarder8032lol - I think most ppl would realize you meant 18 yo… 188… that would be a bit oaky!

[@reddawg917]

I picked one up last Thursday. I’m with you guys…flavor bomb to the max. B520 is my favorite but this definitely is right there with it.

[@kruegs8026]

Just an FYI.. the B523 was the first release without the 12 year age statement. It was an 11 year 7 month I believe

[@epegr1075]

Love Friday blind day! Especially enjoy the ongoing themes over the course of a month so you can really dig in

[@mwise9435]

The sequence from 3:29 to 3:51 literally had me spitting out my coffee laughing. Great, great video guys! "Sweet JESUS... buy that... thanks for watching..." 🤣🤣🤣

[@DavidStern-j7x]

Funniest thing I've seen on a whiskey tube channel that I can remember! It's now a meme!!

[@jtf2dan]

WOW....Elijah Craig and Makers 46 punching way above their weight and taking top spots!

[@chrispeters3466]

Yes!! Let's have every Friday be "Blind Flight Fridays!!"

[@petedavis4282]

Sounds like it’s up there as a top 3 guys.I am an Englishman in Mexico and we cannot get any decent bourbons at this level , but going back to England in a month , I have already got Rare breed, eagle rare , and buffalo trace , weller , it’s so cheap too , the eagle rare is less than 35 bucks , lucky in England for sure. Love your take and how you enjoy yourselves, never stop the content and Friday blinds is a great idea, love to see n hear your humour and comments , keep it going

[@chrisgarza09]

Yes! Friday Blind Day

[@duplomacette]

Blind day sounds good. Also, Field and Sound bib bourbon is excellent and it’s their own distillate. They have a rye and single malt too which I haven’t tried. Available at my Total Wine. Best thing I’m drinking now is a Old Pepper rye single barrel at 115 proof.

[@brad4266]

B523 was actually the “out of the gate” NAS version at 11 years, 5 months.

[@mattd5762]

Trenton and Kurton love their ECBP!

[@kelorean159]

4min is Trenton's best review ever. Nice editing too. Made me laugh

[@St_Undertaker]

Love the idea of Friday Blind day!! Let's Go!!!!!

[@IzzosPlace]

Thanks for watching lol. I’m down with Friday Blinds

[@williamcornelison4721]

I'm sitting here enjoying my now favorite evening Pour Wild Turkey Rye 101. I also have found Wheel Horse Rye is also a good pour...

[@sebastianestrada650]

Over Ice this is currently my favorite bottle in my cabinet

[@TayntButtah]

Such an interesting take. I have a single barrel 136 proof I got early summer and it just tastes like liquid peanuts. Not a fan. Your mention of sweet fruit has me interested.

[@Usedplungerstotheface]

That's pretty cool cuz about 10 months ago I got a store pick that was barrel proof 13 years old 128 proof from Northern indiana 90 bucks i wonder if was part of the same run

[@venomous1071]

A 13 years old store pick ? Do they even exist 😂 I’d Love to see a picture of that bottle

[@ethanw5673]

please definitely do a blind with all of your top ECBP's! I for one would love that. and Friday blind day is awesome. always good to test the palate's to see what you really like without seeing the labels.

[@jefferyhensley5127]

C919 has been my favorite but this one is close as evidence by the side by side I just tried. Great review!

[@billcaffrey2672]

Friday blind day works for me. Awesome content here. Loved the A123 and will hunt this one for sure…

[@LP23D6]

C923, I found a couple bottles today. At first I was a bit disappointed. Too much oak but as it rested in the glass and a revisit tonight with a friend, It is very delicious. It has all the caramel, creme brulee, toasted oak, chocolate notes in it. Great viscous mouth feel along with a long tasty finish. What's not to like about that. Cheers

[@shanegreen6384]

I agree I just had my 1st pour and really only got the oak. I'm hoping letting it air brings out these notes

[@WeightsNGunz]

I just bought a bottle of this last Friday. Haven’t tried it yet, but looking forward to it.

[@MISTERLOLCRACKERS]

Cant wait to find this bottle. Friday Blind Day sounds like a great idea. Cheers!

[@JohnSmith-vt5ry]

Love your show. I hope I did well. Let me know. I am in Texas and was traveling through small towns and found a store that had ECBP C923 for $68, Larceny A123 for $66, and a Fiur Roses Small Batch Select for $61. I grabbed all 3.

[@brettheiner7125]

I had the same reaction Trenton did - been hunting bottles down ever since….

[@DaveNorton-yi5ix]

Well, cool ... we're fortunate in my area that ECBP are readily available, basically shelf sitters, so I'll grab one when they show up.

[@thejordanbrooks4893]

Blind fridays are a must!

[@PourFolks1920]

We haven't been able to get B523 yet, looking forward to being able to get these before next year.

[@kevinholdcraft5043]

FRIDAY BLIND DAY! love the idea.

[@Ralphinsc]

You better believe I snatched this bottle up SO FAST when I saw it yesterday. All I could think was Trent saying "SWEET JEEZUS!" I knew what I had to do.....

[@dennisp362]

Def grabbing multiples of this release.

[@revcrum]

Picked up a bottle yesterday. Looking forward to it.

[@jaimestone3835]

Just tracked down my third bottle- after cracking the first one I knew I needed to back this one up!

[@The-Whiskey-Journey]

Yes!! Friday Blind Day!

[@nathanbalysh7158]

Went to go scoop this up this week. Ended up talking to a Heaven Hill rep that said it won't be in Michigan until the holidays. This video just destroyed my patience for it. Haha. Upvote for Friday blinds!

[@robertholder3581]

Thanks for the review. Will look for in VA and NC..Friday Blind..keepum coming!!!

[@brucebelitz3451]

We haven't received ours yet, probably this week I hope! Thanks for the review,I'm looking forward to this!

[@JohnFalgia-re1nt]

Love blinds and Friday as Blind Day sounds awesome

[@sanchezjr13]

Friday Blind Day would be awesome!

[@chrislaframboise7577]

Friday blind day sounds like fun!

[@honker1307]

Cant wait to grab one of these, Trenton's face had me wanting to leave work now and go hunting 😂

[@mikestewart3670]

Really hope I can find this. Second YT video I’ve seen that rated this as excellent. Great show guys! And yes, I like the idea of blind Friday’s.

[@kirklandeche937]

I'll be keeping my eyes open for this one! Great show! Cheers!

[@paul_romero_]

Rare Breed is my favorite but I am trying this Elijah Craig right now and I already know that it would SMOKE Rare Breed in a blind.

[@PinkTorpedo909]

Very interesting, c919 and b520 are both my favorites…

[@Losdaman]

C922 was absolute favorite. I have high hopes for the C923. A123 and B523 were just ok. Found a bottle last week and waiting to get my bourbon bros together for a flight of ECBP.

[@WhiskeyBusinessFL]

Thanks for the review! Can't wait to get my hands on one of these!

[@joefair4139]

Definitely keep making Friday's your blind day. And I really want you to do the your favorites vs the C923

[@bbpete8349]

I watched and liked this earlier today. Then, I went out looking for this C923 and no one has it in my area yet. I found EC Barrel Proof B522 but did not buy it. I know you guys report on many EC Barrel Proof bottles but haven't found if you did this specific second offer of 2022. I know some you like - some not so much. The 750 ml bottle I found was $70 and without knowing how it rated wasn't going to pay that. I'll wait to see if I can find the C923. Thanks.

[@FakingANerve]

I'm sipping on B522 right now. It's tasty! Cheers 🥃

[@blankira6327]

LOL!!!!!! Great episode. Had me laughing. Hate that I have passed this one up...will not pass it up again lol.

[@stephencarpenter4878]

Love the idea of Friday Blind Day!

[@OldFashionedWays]

hey great review. I got to taste a sample of this at KY Bourbon fest and grabbed a bottle. Would love to see a blind of all three releases this year. cheers

[@adamdaun3243]

Absolutely keep going with Friday blind day

[@MusicNerdMIDI]

This is gonna be a tough bottle to get. This batch is probably the most hyped up ECBP batch of all time and are flying off the shelves in less than an hour. And people are buying multiples and backups of this bottle.

[@kevingalloway1684]

Love the blinds on Friday!