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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).