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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Larceny Small Batch
Put Jack Daniel’s Bonded next to Larceny Small Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% 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 | ~$30 – $38 | ~$25 – $32 ~$6 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).