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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
On paper Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$60 – $80 vs. ~$70 – $140) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 ~$35 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).