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Redemption Bourbon vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +40 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $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
Redemption Bourbon
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/9 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).