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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 ~$20 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- 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
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 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.
- 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.
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 lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).