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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Zackariah Harris
Put Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel next to Zackariah Harris and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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) +14 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$13 – $22 ~$53 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/3 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).