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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$55 – $70 ~$23 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
heat 9/9 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).