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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to Russell’s Reserve 15 Year and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Russell’s Reserve 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +7 proof | 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$263 less | ~$250 – $400 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
One of my favorites.
Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 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 15 Year: The oldest regular Russell's Reserve, at barrel proof. Fifteen years in Camp Nelson rickhouses push it toward old oak, leather and dried fruit over the usual Turkey spice.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 15 Year if you want a very old, oak-heavy Wild Turkey for slow sipping.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat (Russell’s Reserve 15 Year).