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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +14 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).