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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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 (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).