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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +18 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$25 – $32 ~$62 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).