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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Put Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel next to Four Roses Small Batch Select and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$55 – $65 ~$10 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).