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George T. Stagg vs Larceny Small Batch
George T. Stagg and Larceny Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +51 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$25 – $32 ~$447 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Larceny Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 6/2 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).