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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | 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 | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$25 – $32 ~$32 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).