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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Bulleit Bourbon
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Bulleit Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 9/5 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 3/7 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).