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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Comparing Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Blanton’s Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +31 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 ~$30 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Blanton’s 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
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).