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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).