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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$70 – $100 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- Go with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).