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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Larceny Small Batch
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Larceny Small Batch are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so proof (106 vs. 92) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +14 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$25 – $32 ~$24 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).