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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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 | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$44 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail without hunting for it.
- 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 (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).