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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put Smooth Ambler Old Scout next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | 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 | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +25 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
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/9 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
- 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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).