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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$70 – $100 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. 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
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
- Go with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).