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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +36 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$60 – $80 ~$68 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
nuttiness 6/5 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).