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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$55 – $70 ~$188 less |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
- 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 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).