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Larceny Barrel Proof vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to W.L. Weller Special Reserve and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$30 – $60 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve 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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W.L. Weller Special Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 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.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
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 W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).