Fred Minnick tackled the first Elijah Craig release of 2022 in Barrel Proof A122 in his latest YouTube review.

Last year, Fred didn’t feel Elijah Craig’s Barrel Proof release wasn’t up to standards, although many disagreed. This year’s release comes in at 120.8 proof, and he wasted no time finding out what the 2022 release has to offer.

In the video, Fred says the nose immediately offers caramel, nutmeg and more, reminding him more of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof of years past.

The flavor profile brings more caramel, he says, plus a character that hits all points of the palate, along with plenty of spice on the back part of the tongue. Watch the video above to find out Fred’s final verdict on A122.