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Four Roses Bourbon vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Four Roses Bourbon and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +44 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 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
Four Roses Bourbon
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/9 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).