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Baker’s 7 Year vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Baker’s 7 Year and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point without hunting for it.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).