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Elijah Craig Small Batch vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Elijah Craig Small Batch and Zackariah Harris is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (94 vs. 80).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Small Batch | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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) +14 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 | ~$13 – $22 ~$14 less |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Small Batch Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).