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Elijah Craig Small Batch vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
On paper Elijah Craig Small Batch and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$28 – $35 vs. ~$60 – $80) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Small Batch | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$28 – $35 ~$39 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Small Batch Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).