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Elijah Craig Small Batch vs Larceny Small Batch
Put Elijah Craig Small Batch next to Larceny Small Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Small Batch | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| 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) +2 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$28 – $35 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Small Batch Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 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 Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).