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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$55 – $70 ~$8 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 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.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).