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Old Forester Statesman vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Old Forester Statesman and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a slightly lower price point.
- 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 (Old Forester Statesman); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).