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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to Penelope Four Grain and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +44 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Penelope Four Grain does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/2 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).