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Bulleit Bourbon vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% 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 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/9 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).