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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Ancient Age
Larceny Barrel Proof and Ancient Age sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Ancient Age |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +44 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$14 – $18 ~$47 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Ancient Age does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Larceny Barrel Proof
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Ancient Age
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Ancient Age
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/2 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Ancient Age 2 out of 10
sweetness 9/5 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Ancient Age 5 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Ancient Age 3 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); cocktails, highball (Ancient Age).