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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
On paper E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$60 – $80) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$60 – $80 ~$35 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 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 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 with slightly more proof behind 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).