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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
W.L. Weller Full Proof and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 7/9 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
- Go with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).