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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a lower price point and 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 rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).