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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof without hunting for it.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).