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W.L. Weller 12 Year vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put W.L. Weller 12 Year next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller 12 Year | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $180 | ~$55 – $70 ~$63 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller 12 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller 12 Year Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
- 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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).