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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +33 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$55 – $70 ~$48 less |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).