Elijah Craig 2025 Ryder Cup Edition Bourbon Review | Bethpage Black, Ryder Cup History & Tasting Notes

Sep 19

Tortured Bourbon takes on the Elijah Craig 2025 Ryder Cup Edition Bourbon!

Watch the full episode here: Elijah Craig Ryder Cup Edition Review

This limited-edition bourbon celebrates Elijah Craig’s role as the Official Bourbon of the Ryder Cup. Bottled at 94 proof and retailing for around $75, the 2025 release is built on the classic Elijah Craig Small Batch mash bill — 78% corn, 12% malted barley, 10% rye — but finished with toasted sugar maple and applewood staves. The result is a pour designed to match the tension, pride, and triumph of golf’s greatest competition.

Katie’s Corner – Tasting Breakdown

Aroma: Toasted oak, ripe apple, warm vanilla, and burnt sugar — like the top of a crème brûlée.
Palate: Orchard fruit, maple glaze, baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove). The sugar maple stave brings sweetness, while applewood softens the profile.
Finish: Medium-long, sweet up front, then silky smoke and spice — as satisfying as sinking a perfectly read putt.

The Ryder Cup Connection

The Ryder Cup is unlike anything else in golf — a biennial team battle of USA vs. Europe, dating back to 1927. It’s pure national pride: no prize money, just the chance to make history. The format spans 28 matches over three days: foursomes, fourball, and singles, with the first team to 14½ points hoisting the Cup.

For 2025, the competition takes place September 26–28 at the legendary Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Known for its brutal difficulty and iconic warning sign (“The Black Course Is An Extremely Difficult Course Which We Recommend Only For Highly Skilled Golfers”), it’s the first Ryder Cup ever at Bethpage — and it promises high drama, massive crowds, and rowdy New York energy.

Ryder Cup Legends & Epic Moments

1999 Battle of Brookline – USA stormed back from 10–6 down on Sunday, capped by Justin Leonard’s 45-foot dagger putt.
2012 Miracle at Medinah – Europe returned the favor with their own Sunday comeback, fueled by Ian Poulter’s fiery play and Rory McIlroy’s last-minute arrival after nearly missing his tee time.
Icons of the Cup – Seve Ballesteros, Sergio Garcia, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Ian Poulter — players who thrive under Ryder Cup pressure.

The Elijah Craig 2025 Ryder Cup Edition mirrors that intensity with its bold flavor and long finish — a pour worthy of celebrating epic moments.

Our Verdict

On the show, Heather and B agreed this bourbon lands solidly in the Tortured Bourbon ranking system:

Heather: That Dog Will Hunt — approachable, flavorful, and a perfect pour for golf weekend.
B: Hush Your Mouth — well-balanced and unique, though not as explosive as Elijah Craig Barrel Proof.

Final Pour

Whether you’re rooting for Team USA, Team Europe, or just Team Bourbon, the Elijah Craig 2025 Ryder Cup Edition deserves a spot in your collection — and in your glass come September.