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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Larceny Barrel Proof and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $60 ~$10 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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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).