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Elijah Craig Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Elijah Craig Small Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Small Batch | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$54 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available 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 Small Batch
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Small Batch W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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 Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).