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Larceny Barrel Proof vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and 1792 Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +30 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$26 – $34 ~$33 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 1792 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
Larceny Barrel Proof
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).