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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Stagg
Put Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel next to Stagg and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +36 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 ~$25 less | ~$70 – $120 |
- Stagg 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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/10 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Stagg 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat (Stagg).