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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +10 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).