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Zackariah Harris vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Comparing Zackariah Harris and Elijah Craig Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (80 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$14 less | ~$28 – $35 |
- Zackariah Harris 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
Zackariah Harris
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Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
- Go with Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).