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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Old Forester Statesman
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Old Forester Statesman reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +29 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 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 Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
sweetness 9/8 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).