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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$60 – $80).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$51 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail without hunting for it.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).