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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$16 – $22 ~$44 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).