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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Eagle Rare 12 Year and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | 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 | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Larceny Barrel Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).