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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Four Roses Bourbon
Larceny Barrel Proof and Four Roses Bourbon 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 | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +44 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/2 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).