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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 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
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a lower price point and 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 (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).