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Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey NO20230816 and the 2023 showcases whatA rye whiskey finished in custom toasted barrelsthe first toasted rye from the Elijah Craig line. The base: fully matured Elijah Craig Straight Rye (51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley), then transferred at barrel proof into a second new oak barrel toasted for nearly an hour in partnership with Independent Stave Company. At the end of toasting, a cap rapidly ramps heat to embed smoke phenols into the wood surface. The result retains its Kentucky