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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
On paper Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$60 – $80 vs. ~$35 – $45) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$35 – $45 ~$30 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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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year).