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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Woodford Reserve
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and Woodford Reserve reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$35 – $42 ~$24 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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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).