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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +12 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$18 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a lower price point.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).