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Baker’s 7 Year vs Larceny Small Batch
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Larceny Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +15 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
- Baker’s 7 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
Baker’s 7 Year
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Larceny Small Batch: Heaven Hill's everyday wheater and the most affordable way into the style. Soft honey and butterscotch with almost no spice, and a texture that makes the low price hard to argue with.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).