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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to Old Grand-Dad Bonded and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$24 – $30 ~$36 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
sweetness 9/5 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).