Compare
Larceny Barrel Proof vs New Riff 8 Year
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and New Riff 8 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | New Riff 8 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 ~$5 less | ~$65 – $70 |
| 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
New Riff 8 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof New Riff 8 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 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.
- New Riff 8 Year: The older, deeper version of New Riff's bonded bourbon. Same 30% rye recipe, but eight years add richer oak and darker sugar while keeping the spice front and center.
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.
- Go with New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year).