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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Redemption Bourbon

Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Redemption Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.

Key Specifications

Feature Larceny Barrel Proof Redemption Bourbon
Type / Style Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof High-Rye Bourbon
Mash Bill 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Age No age statement No age statement
Proof 124 proof (62% ABV) +40 proof 84 proof (42% ABV)
Approx. Price 1 ~$55 – $70 ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less
Availability Limited Widely available easier to find
  1. US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.

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Larceny Barrel Proof

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Redemption Bourbon

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Flavor Profile

Larceny Barrel Proof Redemption Bourbon
sweetnessspiceoakfruitheatnuttiness

Axis by axis, biggest gap first

heat 9/3 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 9/5 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 3/7 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 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.
  • Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.

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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.

Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).