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Stellum Bourbon vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
On paper Stellum Bourbon and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$70 – $100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Stellum Bourbon
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 7/9 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).