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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Wild Turkey 81
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Wild Turkey 81 reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 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) +43 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Wild Turkey 81 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 Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/2 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).