Less Than 200 Bottles Available for Golf & Bourbon Enthusiasts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 18, 2025) – PGA TOUR® star Max Homa has partnered with Elijah Craig to craft an ultra-exclusive Toasted Barrel Bourbon. Known for his sharp wit and skill on the golf course, Homa is also a dedicated Bourbon fan—particularly of Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, which he calls his “hands-down favorite.”
Now, in collaboration with Elijah Craig Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll, Homa has carefully selected a one-of-a-kind 8-year-old single barrel Bourbon. Bottled at 126.6 proof and finished for six months in a custom toasted barrel, this expression delivers a rich, full-bodied flavor profile that fans of both Homa and Elijah Craig won’t want to miss.
🎯 Extremely limited release – fewer than 200 bottles available!
📍 Exclusively available in California
🔗 Sign up for first access at: ElijahCraig.com
Max Homa’s Exclusive Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Pick
“Since the beginning of my partnership with Elijah Craig, fans have been asking for a barrel pick,” says Max Homa, six-time PGA TOUR® winner. “All of the barrels I sampled were delicious, which made the decision very difficult, but in the end, my Toasted Barrel pick stood out with its rich creamy notes of butterscotch and vanilla alongside the classic oak smokiness and spice Elijah Craig is known for.”
How It Was Made
This limited-release Bourbon begins as Elijah Craig Small Batch, which is then finished in a custom-toasted secondary barrel, amplifying its deep oak complexity. Homa personally sampled four single-barrel, barrel-proof selections before choosing his standout:
🏆 Aged 8 years
🏗 Aged on the 5th floor of Heaven Hill’s Rickhouse M
🔥 Finished 6 months on the 5th floor of Warehouse H1
💯 Bottled uncut at 126.6 proof
Tasting Notes – Max Homa’s Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Pick
🍯 Nose: Toasted oak, sweet caramel
🥃 Palate: Rich butterscotch, vanilla, oak smokiness, baking spices
🍫 Finish: Warm and lingering with hints of chocolate and spice
This Toasted Barrel pick enhances Elijah Craig’s signature profile with extra depth, showcasing the rich, complex layers that make toasted barrel aging so distinctive.
Where to Buy Max Homa’s Exclusive Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon
🚨 Ultra-limited release – less than 200 bottles!
📍 Exclusively available to California residents
📩 Sign up at: ElijahCraig.com
Fans can sign up via the Elijah Craig website to receive an exclusive email notification when the Bourbon becomes available for purchase. Joining the list does not guarantee a bottle, as products will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
About Elijah Craig Bourbon
Named after Reverend Elijah Craig, known as “The Father of Bourbon”, Elijah Craig Bourbon has a legacy dating back to 1789. Craig is credited with being the first to age whiskey in charred oak barrels, a process that transformed raw spirits into the rich, amber-hued Bourbon we know today.
Elijah Craig is crafted by Heaven Hill Distillery and includes:
- Elijah Craig Small Batch
- Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon & Toasted Barrel Rye
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- Elijah Craig Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
With numerous accolades, including Whisky Advocate’s Whisky of the Year and Best Small Batch Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Elijah Craig remains one of the most highly regarded Bourbon brands in the world.
🔗 Learn more at: ElijahCraig.com
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