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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| 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) | 92 proof (46% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).