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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 ~$15 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).