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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +32 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$25 – $32 ~$57 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 7/2 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself 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 (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).