Sips & Sites & Bites

Bourbon and golf might not seem like the most obvious pairing, but Elijah Craig has made a strong case for why they belong together. As the Official Bourbon of the 2025 Ryder Cup, the Bardstown distillery is celebrating in style with a limited-edition Small Batch release that nods both to the competition’s prestige and its New York setting at Bethpage Black.

The Elijah Craig Ryder Cup 2025 Limited Edition begins with fully matured Small Batch Bourbon, then takes a detour through toasted wood. For this release, distillers finished the bourbon with staves made from 75% sugar maple and 25% applewood … two trees tied closely to New York, with the sugar maple even serving as the state’s official tree. Each stave-finished bourbon was aged separately for eight weeks before being vatted together and bottled at 94 proof.

The result? A whiskey that leans into autumn. The nose is rich with maple syrup and apple pie. On the palate, maple sweetness carries forward, joined by caramel and candy apple … flavors that feel tailor-made for a crisp fall afternoon. The finish softens into chocolate, cocoa, and a last flicker of pepper to balance the sweetness. At $69.99, it’s approachable in price but designed to feel special, especially with its gold-sealed cork, Ryder Cup logo, and commemorative box.

But Elijah Craig isn’t stopping with what’s in the bottle. The brand is launching its “Road to Ryder Cup” with plenty of fan experiences on and off the course. At Bethpage Black, spectators will find the Elijah Craig Speakeasy, a lounge tucked inside the Fan Zone where bourbon cocktails meet golf action. The official drink of the tournament will be The Mulligan, a playful mix of Elijah Craig Bourbon, iced tea, and lemonade. Served with a lemon slice and a flag pin designed to look like a hole-in-one, it’s as Instagram-ready as it is refreshing.

Of course, golf fans at home can get in on the fun too. The Mulligan is easy enough to shake up with a bottle of Elijah Craig, and the Ryder Cup edition bourbon itself is hitting shelves nationwide, so anyone can toast the competition.

Adding to the excitement is the fact that Elijah Craig’s own Golf Ambassador, Scotland’s Bob MacIntyre, qualified again for Team Europe. His presence in the lineup gives fans of both bourbon and golf another reason to raise a glass when he tees off this fall.

Between its heritage in Bardstown, clever use of New York-inspired staves, and a marketing campaign that blends seamlessly into the culture of the game, Elijah Craig has managed to capture more than just a limited release. They’ve bottled a little bit of Ryder Cup spirit.

So whether you’re watching the drama unfold at Bethpage Black or catching it from your couch, the Elijah Craig Ryder Cup 2025 bourbon is a toast-worthy companion, perfect for celebrating birdies, bogeys, and everything in between.