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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 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) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +36 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 ~$68 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel 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 Toasted Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).