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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Stellum Bourbon
On paper Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Stellum Bourbon are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$70 – $100 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +9 proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).