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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 ~$83 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 9/8 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).