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Larceny Barrel Proof vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Larceny Barrel Proof and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$5 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. 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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).