This special edition of Elijah Craig is finished in toasted European oak casks to bridge the divide between the US and Europe, hated rivals in the rowdiest international golf tournament in the world. The bottling starts with regular Elijah Craig 94 proof, and then is finished in toasted oak barrels made to mimic the barrels used in the Lazio wine region which contains Rome, the host of the 2023 tournament. The nose is highly perfumed with almond paste replacing the normal herbal notes of EC, soft orange and apple fruits as well. On the palate, more rich nutty notes with chocolate covered almonds along with roasted coffee notes, raisin, and honey.