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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$55 – $70 ~$38 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/9 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).