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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Larceny Barrel Proof and Old Forester 100 Proof 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 | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% 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 | ~$26 – $32 ~$34 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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 Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).