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Buffalo Trace vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Buffalo Trace and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$31 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Buffalo Trace 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
Buffalo Trace
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).