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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Rowan's Creek reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Rowan's Creek does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).