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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Put Elijah Craig Barrel Proof next to Four Roses Single Barrel and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).