Elijah Craig Bourbon Ryder Cup 2025 Limited Edition   Commemorate the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black with the highly anticipated Elijah Craig Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon. As a proud Worldwide Supplier of the Ryder Cup, Elijah Craig has crafted this unique, collectible bottle to celebrate the spirit of one of golf's most legendary tournaments. This is a must-have for both golf fans and bourbon enthusiasts. Find this special release through our preferred online retail partner, Nestor Liquor. This limited edition takes fully matured Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon and finishes it with custom toasted staves, creating a fitting tribute to the tournament's New York locale. The use of toasted sugar maple (the state tree of New York) and applewood (representing "The Big Apple") imparts a unique and delicious new layer of flavor to the award-winning bourbon. Bottled at a perfect 94 proof, it's a champion of a whiskey. Key Specifications: Product: Elijah Craig Ryder Cup 2025 Limited Edition Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished with Toasted Staves Proof | ABV: 94 Proof | 47% ABV Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Finishing: Finished with toasted sugar maple and applewood staves Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY Brand History: The Father of Bourbon The Elijah Craig brand pays homage to the Reverend Elijah Craig, a Baptist preacher and entrepreneur credited as the first distiller to age his whiskey in new charred oak barrels back in 1789. This innovative charring process imparted the rich flavor and reddish color that would come to define "Bourbon." Today, Heaven Hill Distillery upholds this legacy, producing a full line of award-winning whiskeys that are celebrated for their quality and character. Tasting Notes: A Unique, Wood-Finished Profile The finishing with sugar maple and applewood staves creates a unique and aromatic tasting experience: Nose: The classic Elijah Craig notes of rich caramel and vanilla are beautifully layered with aromas of sweet maple, baked apple, and a hint of toasty spice. Palate: A wonderfully smooth and warm palate. Sweet notes of maple syrup and baked apple are expertly balanced by the bourbon's core flavors of caramel, butterscotch, and a gentle, peppery spice. Finish: The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of sweet maple, toasted wood, and a final, pleasant whisper of fruit. Why You'll Love This Ryder Cup Edition: A Highly Collectible Limited Edition: This commemorative bottle is a unique, wood-finished expression that is a must-have for collectors and golf enthusiasts alike. A Unique Flavor Profile: The innovative finish with sugar maple and applewood staves creates a delicious and aromatic taste that is unlike any other Elijah Craig expression. The Perfect Golf Lover's Gift: This is the ultimate gift for any fan of the Ryder Cup or the game of golf, perfectly timed for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black. Official Ryder Cup Partner: Celebrate with an officially licensed product from a Worldwide Supplier of the Ryder Cup. This is the ultimate package for celebrating the tradition and excitement of the Ryder Cup. Contact Nestor Liquor today to get your Elijah Craig Ryder Cup 2025 Limited Edition bottle! Cheers!   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)   Q: How is the Ryder Cup Edition made? A: It is made by taking fully matured Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon and finishing it with the addition of toasted sugar maple and applewood staves inside the barrel. This process imparts new layers of flavor to the whiskey. Q: Is the whiskey inside different from the standard Elijah Craig Small Batch? A: Yes. While it starts as the same award-winning Small Batch bourbon, the secondary finishing process with the unique toasted staves gives it a distinctively different flavor profile, with added notes of maple and applewood. Q: What is the Ryder Cup? A: The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious events in golf, a biennial team competition between players from Europe and the United States. The 2025 event will be held at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. Q: Is this a flavored whiskey? A: No, it is not a flavored whiskey. All the flavors are derived naturally from the barrel aging and the secondary finishing with the toasted wood staves. No artificial flavors are added. Q: Where can I purchase the Elijah Craig Ryder Cup Limited Edition? A: This is a limited, seasonal release. We recommend contacting our preferred retail partner, Nestor Liquor, to inquire about their inventory.