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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Larceny Barrel Proof and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$188 less | ~$200 – $300 |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 9/8 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 9/8 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).