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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Larceny Barrel Proof and Four Roses Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).