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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | 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 | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +8 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$27 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).