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Four Roses Bourbon vs Larceny Small Batch
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Larceny Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 92 proof (46% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$25 – $32 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).