Elijah Craig's 2026 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Is A 120-Proof Stunner

Elijah Craig's 2026 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Is A 120-Proof Stunner

(Elijah Craig) Whisky Advocate notably named the first batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye as their “Whisky of the Year” for 2025, and the newly-released 2026 version is even better. It’s been a powerful last few years for Elijah Craig’s rye mashbill. When the original rye launched in 2020, it was generally well received, as was the Toasted Finish version that debuted in 2024. Barrel proof hit it big, though, debuting in September 2025 and se…