Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923 Bourbon Review! Bourbon of the Year Contender???

[@DaveH8905]

Any time I hear “molasses” and “pecans” in a bourbon profile, it is an instant buy. Good bourbons have vanilla, caramel and oak. Great ones have molasses and pecans.

[@justinbrigham]

I am with you 100% on that

[@justinmcginty9975]

Agreed 😂

[@johnspartan9383]

Jim Beam and Heaven Hill have so much higher age stock, that they can put out older Bourbons without having to charge a fortune for or have crazy allocation. When you see what they both put out constantly compared to something like BTAC, both JB and HH are so underrated.

[@ryandeleon222]

Underrated comment

[@johng5710]

Not only older, but they can get away with putting them out at barrel proof in a high enough quantity that the prices aren't crazy

[@mattpuro5671]

I just opened one yesterday...and compared it to the A123,which was my favorite of the year...the c923 has almost all of the flavor, but has a more dense coating/consistency, making the A123 feel thin. The C923 is valid. Jason is spot on with Bourbon of the year contender, and to me, one of the best bourbon I've tasted..maybe ever...if there is a better more luxurious, velvety bourbon...please advise.

[@bigcheeze68]

I was at a barrel pick a few months ago, and I talked to the HH employee about the age statement. She told us that ECBP was getting a bit "flat" because of it's age statement. That's why they decided to go with a variable age so they can get more uniqueness out of each batch and not be forced into a static age statement. I can say that tasting experience sure made me think they were on to something. Can't wait to get my hands on a couple of bottles of this (I always buy at least 2 of each batch, sometimes more). Cheers!

[@sirjcc]

That "static age statement" argument doesn't really make sense though. When bottles are tagged with an age statement, that means the youngest whiskey in there must meet that age, but they can absolutely throw any mix of older juice in as much as they want. The only real reason to kill the old 12 year age statement is because they wanted to mix in younger juice

[@bigcheeze68]

@sirjcc They don't want to be tied to having to have 12 yr if an 11 or 10 yr has the special taste. in thr blend they're looking for. Our barrel pick was an 8 yr, 126 proof bourbon and it was clearly the best we had out of older and higher proof barrels. We had no idea on age or proof until after we were done. Dropping the static age statement gives them the flexibility to do with it what they want. Judge the product by tatse, not age. If they start turning out garbage, then I'll be one of the 1st to call them out.

[@Ipodicusparanormal]

I’m going to add some drops of cbd… I’ll Let you know how it goes

[@mamuka1977]

I will definitely keep my eyes open for this one, Man the stores are going to hype up the price, usually we get them pretty fast in the New Jersey, New York area (typically around $79 to $89) Jason, thank you man for your honest review. Probably thanks to you it's going to be more expensive 😂 One more bourbon I can think of right now. It's a Larceny B523 It was delicious!

[@jraderstorf]

Haven't had C923 yet but I've had a Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut with a lot of pecan and molasses. That might be a good alternative.

[@noahschneider4711]

The funny thing is you were trying to buy one of these for $250… not $100

[@hikinginidaho]

Finally landed in Idaho and man I totally agree with all this. I'm an ECBP fan boy- buy one and a back up when I can, this one I'll probably try to get a few back-ups.

[@eafarrar]

Man, Texas won't see this thing until, like, December, and you already have one. 😆

[@WhiskeyAmadan_OH]

Just found this one today after calling about 20 stores, then visiting some familiar haunting grounds. All the notes from the review are there. I’ll just add that there’s a musty oak finish that comes through well after the last sip, reminiscent of the B520/C920 hitters from yesteryear. Cheers Jay. 🥃

[@quintonking5089]

Coming back to this video, I have a few notes: 1. This was THE BEST batch of the year, if not since the 2020 batches. 2. Since the C batches are often considered the best of the year, I’m gonna go out on a limb and speculate if ECBP C924 is going to be an even higher age statement to combat the Russell’s 15 soon to be released this year. WT puts that out, then HH says “Hold my beer!” That’d be brutal!

[@Tech_Geek247]

Found a bottle of this today. Cracked it open and was so impressed I ran back to store for couple backups! This the best ECPB release in many years IMO. Best value in the market.

[@GreenHuedChair]

I had this one last night and the best way I can describe it is to say that it tastes like what I imagine Elijah Craig 18 should have tasted like. It's *old*. Such a special batch.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Well, now I am super Duper happy that I totally lucked out and got a bottle at $108 from the small mom and Pop store where the guy forgot that he had C923 in stock.

[@malmeyer]

Awesome review Jason. Absolutely love that age statement and I hope to get one. I've found each release for the last few years but I know this one will be tougher. Hoping to find 1 or 2. :) Cheers buddy.

[@jeffpuglisi8204]

Tried this yesterday at my buddies house, OMG it was amazing, a big sweet oaky cherry bomb, the proof was there but didn’t bother me. The more I sipped it the better it got. We enjoyed two pours, one neat, one with a few drops of water. Went to ABC store today and they had three bottles. Oh yes I bought one and my buddy got another one. Going back tomorrow , hopefully they still have one left. It is simply a fantastic pour. Your review was great as always.

[@matth3074]

The Kroger I go to had this sitting at the register today. Did I buy one? Yes, and I could only get one. Did I send my wife to pick up another? Well, yes. She needed to go to Kroger’s anyway. I think. And if I can get another tomorrow, I will! Really tasty.

[@jporterz2873]

Ah man, there goes my bourbon budget! I MUST find a couple of these! I recently bought my first ECBP, B523 and it is amazing. I can only imagine how C923 will be!

[@ellenbristol7899]

Sadly so many must have watched this review, can't find c923 anywhere.

[@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.

[@jamessocal8946]

I’ve never had a problem finding any batch of ECBP at retail here in the Pasadena, Ca area. Takes a little bit of looking, but not much. To me this will be a real marker for where the bourbon market is at the moment. If this becomes unobtainable below, say, $200 it will indicate that we are years from a cooling off. I’m hoping not. I’ve pretty much given up on the chasing game.

[@jacksmith2315]

Ya ive seen c922 and everything since from both Larceny and EC BP at many places, except Larceny a123. Can still find c922 and b523 at a few places, EC BP A123 was easy enough for awhile, but never once seen Larceny a123 here in Boston MA. So weird that one never got here but all the others have been plentiful at SRP, or maybe $5-10 more at some places

[@jamessocal8946]

Sipping on some C920 now. For some reason I’ve always enjoyed the C’s the most.

[@markwanner3633]

I live in the boonies, so my liquor store is an hour away. But it sells ECBP for $60, limit 1 per. I have 9 batches, earliest B519, but it’s hit and miss when I can stop in. Sure hope I can get this one-sounds amazing!

[@skylersanderson5100]

Does the back of the bottle you reviewed start with an A22 or an A23 laser code? The code will be on the back of the bottle close to the bottom. They say the laser code A23 drinks considerably better than the A22. I was just curious which bottle you reviewed?

[@Scott-co4dq]

All I can say - in my best Gollum voice - is "my Precious". I bunkered more than a few bottles of A123 and I feel that C923 will be one to look out for !

[@a68freak]

Sounds like everything I love about ECBP. Just hope I can find one even with the 13yr age statement. They should only sell it to you if you bought B523. LoL

[@davidwilson3093]

Where do you find this? Nowhere around!! Disappointing.

[@4wheeldriverican]

I have this exact same bottle In South Carolina it’s about $85. I almost don’t want to open it until I get another bottle. 😂😂😂

[@richmcelmeel5430]

Closest to c920...had it at the Bourbon Festival...

[@paultrotocpa]

Jason... pour a two ounce glass of EC 18yr and add one or two teaspoons of EC C923 to the glass. Stand back at the fascination you created and taste.

[@dher1592]

I told myself I'd stop buying ECBP as I've stocked up a few...but damn that age statement is pulling me back! I'll need one maybe 2 now LOL

[@michaelhoffer9172]

I buy the ECBP regardless, but really excited to know this is a hitter. Great review!

[@thebigdubnetwork]

I agree. I buy and backup these faithfully

[@jmartinez4460]

I buy backups if I can, I don’t always get lucky enough to see 2 bottles. Hopefully I can get this bottle. I’ll be in Kentucky in about a week and I have 2 visits to the distillery hopefully I can snag a bottle.

[@thebigdubnetwork]

@@jmartinez4460 you might just get a crack at the first few cases off the line. Good luck!

[@WombatAnnihilator]

a123 was the first I’ve ever tried. Wasn’t my favorite. I skipped B523. Maybe I’ll get the C

[@jeromepeters6935]

​@WombatAnnihilator It is probably a good idea if you like ECBP to get both the "B" and "C" versions. The profile of each of th3 three batches has been pretty consistent and then you can focus on that batch annually and possibly splurge when a great find for another batch. Or go broke between ECBP &ECPB.

[@billslone242]

I'm going to get as many as possible but to flip. Hear me out. I'm going to flip them at 5 bucks above retail to kill the secondary price on it

[@roypetitfils]

Ive gone through one bottle and have bunkered 3 more. Worth the 110 i paid for them imo

[@debcopeland3276]

This will be a great one for the holiday season. Pecan pie, caramel, like the frosting on a German chocolate cake. Had a just a little taste of it, on the hunt now. Need 2 for home plus a couple for Christmas gifts.

[@barryturmenne1663]

Secondary is currently 100-120

[@jreezy70]

I’m kind of surprised that a 13 years plus it drinks so hot

[@100puremustard5]

Great review and pretty much expected this to be a hitter! I have not seen it yet but availability has been decent since C922 so got my fingers crossed, and yes if I see a case I'm being a Dick and buying it all 😂

[@jacksmith2315]

Ya since c922 i have been seeing them pretty often. Except Larceny a123. Still never seen that one anywhere, but i can still find c922 and b532 at a few places. A123 never came around here. The EC BP a123 did, just not the Larceny. So weird how that happened... or didnt happen haha

[@efex604]

Cannot wait for this bad boy also super curious on what there doing with the Larceny C923, B523 Larceny was magical lol, cheers Jason!

[@G0by0ne]

Definitely try to grab two. Hate being a hound. Look forward to it.

[@davidvoth7218]

Sounds like the perfect bourbon to have during the Fall.

[@cjvx7208]

For the price I will just take a Jack Daniels single barrel barrel proof

[@MdubMedia]

Listen I love JD SBBP and SBBP Rye and even have back ups of both but this might have to be my first bottle of ECBP that I buy lol

[@JD0124]

Another AC to be on the lookout for! These distilleries are killin' me - in a good way!

[@steveh8220]

I have a bottle of C920 I'd love to compare this to

[@rayk1411]

13 years and 7 months?!? I need this batch!

[@stuartrobinson1593]

versus A123?

[@CigarBoss_]

Is it better than Russell’s 13

[@kylewipert11]

Crap. I hate that this is such a “bad” batch

[@johncellona8133]

Paid $95 after tax for mine.

[@35057]

ECBP drop randomness; I still haven’t seen an A123 till last week. Was about a case on the shelf next to a case of C922. 🤨 Of course I grabbed the A123 and the KC SP next to it tho.

[@matthewslaughter7693]

Jason, I’m so glad you called this bottle out for the trash it is. It’s about time someone reviewed this garbage honestly and spread the word, so people don’t waste their money. Thank you!

[@B-Easy78]

😂😂😂

[@chadpeterson6805]

😂😂😂👊🏻🥃

[@WhiskeyBusinessFL]

Hope I can get my hands on this one. Can't think of many better values in bourbon right now. Great review!

[@jacksmith2315]

I found a couple old Knob Creek dusties the last couple-few weeks. The limited release rye from 2018 (batch 1) and 2019 (batch 2) at $65 they are amazing. Especially batch 2. My bro and i found batch 2 about 3 weeks ago (we were together but he found it n bought it) and we were blown away to even find it, especially at the store we did cause its a very popular store. Then almost 2 weeks ago i found a store that had batch 1 and batch 2 for 70 so i grabbed batch 1. Then the other day found another store that has 3 bottles of batch 2. Im going back for 1 maybe 2 of those. They're both really good, but batch 2 is just absolutely phenomenal. Still waiting for batch 1 to open up a bit more, but i dont think its going to be as good as batch 2.

[@thebigdubnetwork]

I'll be fine with getting 3 of these.

[@fredbaker6315]

Great video and assessment of EJC923, I found a bottle here in the NE for 79 bucks. On the hunt now for another, EJ has always been one of my favorites and love barrel proof! Keep up the great tastings, cheers!

[@brmicmatthews8398]

Finally got one today at the last liquor store I would think would have it. Paid $79.99 and I am not sorry. Great review.

[@877-MASH-NOW]

WHISKEY CHEERS 😎

[@loadz03]

I was lucky enough to get 2….. I’m looking for more. It is the best bourbon I personally have ever had.

[@randc47]

I can find most ECBPs here in AZ. I just hope this doesn’t get TOO much hype! Ha

[@PF-hm9uz]

Thanks for another great video/review. I’m pretty unlucky when it comes to finding great bottles at msrp. I live in Florida but i’m in south Jersey on a family vaca. Did a little hunting at the local liquor store and got a Bookers, Little Book, and that bad boy all for msrp. To say I was excited would be an understatement!

[@jacksmith2315]

Im not big heaven hill/EC BP fan (dont like the nutty notes), but this is one i just may have to buy. Ill let my brother buy it 1st so i can try before i buy lol. Hopefully the Larceny is as good or better than the b523 as well. Now that i think about it, in my almost 100 bottle collection, i have not 1 EC, and only 1 Larceny, c922. Not that i cant get them, my brother usually does, im just not a big fan of a lot of their stuff. Some of their BP store picks are good, when they arent real nutty. This may be the 1st EC in my collection.

[@derrickharmon7980]

Are the Mash bills the same on all the elijah craig bourbons. This soumds right up my alley was thinking of getting 4 roses single barrel but leaning towards a bottle of this for the weekend buy.

[@czrs85]

I'm just mad they're $90 now here. But I know it still worth the price but I have so many.

[@graeme13]

Looking forward to it! I have to say the ECBP Kroger dropped a month or so ago is excellent if you see it.

[@LP23D6]

"Let's all go to the lobby" Priceless! C923 is really delicious. I was lucky enough to get a couple.

[@bendavis2967]

Great call Jason! Watched this when you first dropped it…..finally found a bottle yesterday and it didn’t disappoint! Cheers 🥃

[@ragequit42]

I only have 1 store in my area where I can find ECBP, but they ask $110. Might actually pull the trigger when I see it hit the shelf. Cheers!

[@B1gC4st]

Retail is almost hundo for ECBP in AZ...don't know why.

[@TheBloody81]

Great review! For sure this is an instant buy!

[@robertlee6781]

I’m guessing it just hit Ohio. I wish I had to go up your way. OHLQ had it shown as in stock all over. I’m guessing this is a grab on site.

[@donaldheine6243]

I skipped B523. I knew this was going to be a 13 year age statement. Going to be looking for this one.

[@Robert.Sheard]

I just started picking up ECBPs this year so I'll be looking for this one, too. Not always easy to find in NC.

[@robm9181]

I was on the lookout since this video dropped. Just got it at retail in VA. Looking forward to it!

[@robd8167]

All

[@heyblinkin7671]

Last 2 batches I was able to get 4 between 70-85 tacos 2 were for friends this batch if I get 4 they are all for me

[@DarinCrace]

I had this Saturday night at the Green Lady Lounge in KC and let it air after a few sips and it was good. I agree on a few drops of water to proof it down and see how it changes but I really liked it after letting it sit for a bit. Definitely adding to my A and B.

[@garrettorpin6584]

Green Lady Lounge is 🔥! Cheers 🥃

[@OutsideTheStar]

I cannot wait to snag one!

[@Mastodon6889]

if given the opportunity, im hoarding like 4-6 of these.

[@NorthWestBourbon]

Looking forward to trying this one. I'm probably not going to see it up here in WA until January😫

[@jasonczfan8658]

Found one today. Can’t wait to try it and blind it next to some others and single barrels

[@andrewbergstrom6764]

Got lucky and got one, it was a good haul as I also got a four roses store pick and four gate amburana finish

[@eugenenassif]

First batch you reviewed before I bought this year. I have no clue how Iowa got the batches so early this year

[@graykilpatrick1319]

I love Rev Craig's Bourbon as a religious libation.

[@jasono.1629]

Great review Jason I might actually buy this one

[@kevingaray1313]

This might be the first bourbon I buy and I back up if I see them at retail.

[@brandonwalterman6585]

Just had about 500 bottles of this drop at my local Costco for 65 dollas!

[@TheMashandDrum]

🤯🤯

[@SRVandDtrouble]

How many did you buy?

[@timothywoo2625]

Interesting to see how this compares to Russell’s 13. 🤔

[@MichaelC_22]

Wow. Just passed up a B523 as I still have half a bottle. I'm really hoping I can find a C batch when they hit my state.

[@A-A-Ronious]

I look forward to seeing this in January when it comes to my part of California. 😆

[@coejast7359]

Be interested in how it compares to Stagg 22b/22a/23a

[@bourbonbill]

Sounds like a great one I’ll hopefully grab one and review it as well but I’m looking forward to it even more

[@LilyandGal]

Save me a bottle please, I'll be in the US in 10 days.

[@gewatzig123]

I can't wait to try it! I tried the B523 and I wasn't a fan, let's see if C923 will save the day!

[@jimmyt1270]

Saying you would pay $125 means you’re part of the problem not the solution

[@Joser167]

Exactly

[@jskypercussion]

It's good to see ECBP has made a comeback. Thank God.

[@grndhog66]

It'll be a buy when I find it, thanks for the review.

[@coejast7359]

I gave up on regular batch releases but always try and pick up any store pick I see. They have great barrels, it’s just harder to blend that kind of volume for a regular release and it be great.

[@OctopusWhisper]

I absolutely love my C920 -- can't wait to get me a bottle of C923!!

[@CharleyCarey]

Sounds great. It's too bad I'll never see that bottle at MSRP in my area.

[@markgardner7022]

C923 vs C920 please!

[@markgardner7022]

If you don’t have any C920 left I can send a sample to review

[@BourbonondaBayou]

Just scored one and it tastes DARK. Love it