The MOST FLAVORFUL Lower Proof Bourbons? | Elijah Craig Toasted vs Old Forester 1910 BLIND BATTLE

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📽 📽 IN THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel ($65-70, 94 proof) vs Old Forester 1910 ($50-55, 93 proof)
These are close to the same price and both pack a lot of flavor for their proof points thanks to the toasted barrel/second cask finishing. We wanted to square them off against each other double blind to see if either were worth the money and which one came out on top.
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[@mitchb.1746]

I did a three way blind tasting with these two and also Woodford Double Oak. I immediately put Woodford in last place. I also gave Elijah Craig Toasted first place and had the impression of 1910 - it was very good but not something I would want nearly as often as the EC Toasted. I was pleasantly surprised, because I seem to see a lot of poor to moderate reviews of the EC Toasted and so many positive reviews for the 1910. Lastly, I haven’t touched my Woodford DO since.

[@Robert.Sheard]

I haven't had the EC Toasted, but OF 1910 is one of my favorite low-proof bourbons.

[@Sgt.Trigger209]

It's a huge downgrade from OF 1910. Traded my ECTB bottle since it's just collecting dust.

[@sharonschmeederjohnson4648]

Old Forester 1910, always my go-to.

[@brorjace1980]

Not even close for me. I may have to blind these with some other stuff to make it fair, but I think the 1910 is way better. Love you guys.

[@darrendavis4731]

Both are $55 in CALIFORNIA

[@jz7974]

I love the way y'all describe tasting notes on the EC toasted (one of my few fomo buys at 84), opened it up and totally disappointed, closed t up let it set a few weeks came back to it still flat and oakey fast forward to this review I dug it out again cause it's been sitting on my shelf for 7 months and still a total disappointment, maybe I just got a bad bottle.

[@stuffandwhiskey]

We feel you. The one we used for our Patreon community blind was flat and flavorless. 1910 does have consistency on its side, and Woodford Double Oak may be better than both to be honest.

[@bullseye0112]

It's funny what some people consider low proof for me anything under 45 is low proof. 45 and above up to 101 Is mid proof, 101-115 is high proof, and 115 to whatever is damn, so good but.....Strong proof 😂😂. I like 125 proof but probably 2 glasses in the same night at best. My sweet spot is 47-115. Total wines has the toasted barrel and at 47 proof for $60 I might get a bottle because you guys liked it. Only with Scotch do I usually spend $50 and above for 43-100 proof and mostly if it's peated.

[@IzzosPlace]

These are so interesting. Thanks!

[@michaelackley1560]

Fun vid as usual. The only EC product I do not like is the toasted. OF 1910 is the benchmark for all tastings I do. Very consistent.

[@stuffandwhiskey]

Great point on the consistency of 1910!

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

Big fan of both of these! ECTB is definitely becoming easier to find. I wonder if they were treating the waters and then decided to ramp up production.

[@SirOttis]

Both of those are great. Just depends on the day which one I will reach for.

[@dennisweedman4374]

Holy hell, I'm confused! I'm definitely giving this video a thumbs up, or maybe two. No, it's just okay. Wait. It's definitely better than that!

[@stuffandwhiskey]

😂😂

[@michaellavazza960]

ECTB is at least $100 in my area so it a pass…1910 and or 1915 are strong yes!!!

[@jeffdavenport8104]

Woo hoo - two bottles I have in my collection! Another great video you two!

[@JOHNABEOL]

Good job!!

[@DileepB]

Like many others here I paid $47 last week for the ECTB at Costco.

[@Buggy.MealwormsTV]

I'm a whisky sipping nube and just had my first "funky" experience with the Sagamore double oaked rye. I think it's the rye because I pick it up a tiny bit in the Four Roses and find it off a bit. It's not in the wheated I've tried so I may just not be a rye guy. Still learning so still not sure why the Sagamore was my first fail so far. I may have to acquire a taste for it or just move on. Still having a blast learning.

[@stuffandwhiskey]

Could also just be your palate on a particular day, could be that particular bottle, or it could be a personal palate preference thing. The more things you taste, the more you'll start to hone in on where your preferences lie.

[@Glock2201]

Great another bourbon I have to try. I love 1910 so if the EC toasted is ever on the shelves I will have to grab one.

[@herschelpatel8199]

Awesome compare

[@MJ-km3qz]

Thank you for describing what toasted barrel elements triggering Apple Pay. It seems challenging for blind comparisons, but imagine trying to select a bottle to purchase based on someone else’s discretion when you don’t understand. You guys have been doing a much better job then most other channels for sure. I keep using your comments about readily available bottles such as old Forrester 100 proof or 1920 or 1910 etc. to base whether or not I would or would not enjoy one of the other bottles that you are trying to describe to the audience. Thank you for your efforts ;)

[@stuffandwhiskey]

We certainly try our best. It takes a discerning viewer to pick up why we do or don’t like something and weigh that against their own personal preferences to really have hope for a review to translate in an effective way, but we definitely want to communicate as clearly as possible what someone could expect from a pour. Appreciate you watching!

[@BourbonJudge]

Kiss of funkiness! I hear you Erin. Whiskeys can definitely have some funk in them from time to time! Cheers guys!!!

[@robschoenung9543]

EC Toasted is cheaper in Ohio than 1910, but you never see it.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Wow, what a great head to head! For me, both drink with a flavor density much higher than their proof point. Especially 1910. Nice.

[@nickp5511]

Nice review! I’m about nine months into my journey and I agree that the 1910 and Woodford double oak are a little bitter at times and the EC toasted is usually more flavorful. I get 1910 for 55.00 and ECTB for 52.00 on sale last time. Cheers

[@strouth64]

Sounds like y'all played a little rock-paper-scissors! In the three head to heads, OF 1910 beat WRDO, then WRDO beat EC Toasted, and then EC Toasted betters OF 1910.

[@sabrethemoment6799]

My logic: for $5-10 more I can get OF 1920 over 1910 and for half the price of Toasted I can get Elijah Craig Small Batch 🤔 Great vid as always!

[@clydekimsey7503]

Yes, they are comparable. 1910 is sweeter and 1920 is too strong for me, so I prefer 1910. I appreciate it's sweetness

[@christopherm.2413]

I've had two different toasted barrel finished bourbons in my whiskey journey, and I actually prefer a double oaked offering instead. Really good blind. 🥃

[@JD0124]

I've stayed way from the EC Toasted Barrel, for some reason.... and I have had the OF 1910 and liked it very much. The 1897 is my favorite OF that I have had (1897, 1910, 1920, 86 Proof). Maybe I should check out that EC Toasted.

[@mikeives5233]

Toasted bourbons are my go-to cabin pour. Something about sitting around the campfire with a toasted pour that just feels right. Agree on the ECT being the better pour, though Woodford Reserve DO is right there in the mix as well, and a little bit cheaper. Thanks for knocking out the great content, really appreciate your blind comparisons. If I were better motivated, I'd set up some of my own. I've got dozens of matchups in my collection that I'd love to taste without any label influence first.

[@Al_Ski]

Interesting review. ECTB has got a number mixed reviews by some well know bourbon channels since it came out. I bought a bottle a while back expecting something similar to 1910 or Woodford Dbl Oak. It definitely was different than both of those, but I still liked it a lot. I’m in CA and paid $59 at the time which is a lot for me. 1910 also runs about $55-65 here. Well yesterday I picked up the ECTB on sale for $45! I like it even more at that price. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@christianlopez5134]

Elijah Craig is not even close.

[@CPGumby]

Great match-up! Also, great one-liners! Josh: "It's my job to know what you like." Erin: *eyeroll* ECTB Has gotten a lot of hate, and I guess the batch differences could account for it, but I REALLY like it and went through the bottle I got last year (for sub-$50!) waaaaay too fast. Like many others, OF 1910 was my first double-oaked product, and I really like it and always keep it on my bar.

[@WhiskeyandWisdom-zx1mq]

EC toasted is still Allocated in NC.

[@stuffandwhiskey]

Good to know!

[@Lambee5990]

Yeah Minnesota these are both usually $60 can find 1910 for $55 sometime. Love both of these. Great job you two!

[@mistermom310]

I'm going to add the Elijah Craig to my "to look for" list.

[@Sgt.Trigger209]

I suggest try it first before you buy a bottle. I was disappointed by it. Go get an OF 1910 instead.

[@javieracosta3439]

The batch variation has been VERY hit or miss on EC Toasted. The inaugural year (2019??) was fantatic. Once seen again on a yearly basis we went out and got a few more and they were downright awful. It is nice that they have come off of allocation for more people to pick one up for themsleves but I find it too much of a roll of the dice. "Fool me once...strike one. Fool me twice...strike three" - Michael Scott

[@eileengreen619]

😂 I kept thinking oh my God Erin loves 1910 and she saying she doesn’t

[@marcremington7375]

I’m still waiting for Erin to actually be all in on a bottle. Can we get a check on the last time she was two thumbs up and had to have it???

[@patrickq7489]

Rare Breed

[@stuffandwhiskey]

She enjoys whiskey a lot but rarely does she have to have something. And value has to be astronomical to qualify. It’s basically Rare Breed and then everything else.

[@MJ-km3qz]

What bourbon 🥃 would you pair with blonde brownies? That’s such an interesting idea, pairing bourbon as you would a wine. Is that a thing?

[@stuffandwhiskey]

Bourbon and dessert definitely go great together!

[@Joe-ub5rs]

I have not kept track of the results but it's a toss up in my circles which one people like more. I'm OF 1910, I pass on ECT a lot because it's allocated in my area, so other bottles take priority when it is available. 1910 can be found pretty regularly in my area. - Greta job and review!

[@Sgt.Trigger209]

OF 1910 all day! ECTB is just overhyped & unremarkable. I only took 2 pours of my ECTB bottle & traded it. Don't waste your time & money chasing it. OF 1910 & WR DO are way better & more available.

[@matthewb5680]

Great comparison! Now I'm so glad I grabbed an ECTB last time I saw it (still allocated in Ohio). Haven't tried it yet, hopefully it's a good batch ;) Keep it up y'all

[@877-MASH-NOW]

WHISKEY CHEERS 😎

[@TheMNbassHunter]

That price must be what you paid for the bottle? I was surprised ECTB was $70 in your pool. I think MSRP is closer to $50. I just picked one up not to long ago for $56. I was thinking when you mention price in these reviews, you are using MSRP.

[@stuffandwhiskey]

Since prices can vary wildly in different markets, we use the usual retail price in our market which is $65-70 for ECTB.

[@BrianVaughn]

I think the bitterness from Old Forester is caused by their young age. If they sat in a barrel for a year or two more I think it would smooth over.

[@camdenhochgesang6554]

Ironically I’ve always found Eligah Craig to have a bitter finish. I definitely don’t get it from Old Forester.

[@jasonc_0928]

Josh nails it again! The Brown Forman banana and vanilla is all over the 1910. I have both of them and for toasted barrel bourbons I think they're both very good, but I'd choose 1910 if I had to make a choice because I love that creme brulee and marshmallow notes. I also find that the EC nose and palate are more different while the 1910 nose and palate are almost the same - but taste is subjective. Home run comparison again!