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Larceny Barrel Proof vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$38 – $45 ~$21 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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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/9 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 9/4 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 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 Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).