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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Larceny Small Batch
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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 Bottled-in-Bond | 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 | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +8 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$10 less | ~$25 – $32 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).