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Elijah Craig Small Batch vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Elijah Craig Small Batch and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Small Batch | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$28 – $35 ~$31 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Small Batch Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
- 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 Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).