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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (124 vs. 110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +14 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 ~$5 less | ~$80 – $100 |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
heat 9/8 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
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 at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).