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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to Smooth Ambler Old Scout and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +25 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 9/5 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
spice 3/7 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).