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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +33 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).