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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| 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.
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 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 Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).