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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$55 – $70 ~$8 less |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).