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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Larceny Small Batch
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to Larceny Small Batch and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +32 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 9/8 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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 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 Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).