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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Put Elijah Craig Barrel Proof next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +6 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +18 proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$50 – $55 ~$33 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
fruit 4/8 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).