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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Stagg
Larceny Barrel Proof and Stagg 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 | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$33 less | ~$70 – $120 |
- Stagg 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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
heat 9/10 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Stagg 4 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat (Stagg).