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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +42 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$31 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/9 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).