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Evan Williams Black Label vs Larceny Small Batch
Put Evan Williams Black Label next to Larceny Small Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 92 proof (46% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$13 less | ~$25 – $32 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Black Label
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a lower price point.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).