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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Old Forester 100 Proof and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 ~$34 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).