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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +4 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$50 – $62 ~$14 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).