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Stellum Bourbon vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Put Stellum Bourbon next to Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 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 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point and 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, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).