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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Barrell Foundation Bourbon
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Barrell Foundation Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Barrell Foundation Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$50 – $60 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Foundation 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 Toasted Barrel
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Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Barrell Foundation Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- Go with Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon).