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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Old Forester 86 Proof
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to Old Forester 86 Proof and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Old Forester 86 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) +38 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$20 – $26 ~$40 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 86 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 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 86 Proof: The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.
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 86 Proof if you want the Old Forester house character at the lowest possible price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); cocktails, highball, rocks (Old Forester 86 Proof).