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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Larceny Barrel Proof and Michter's US*1 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional 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) +33 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter's US*1 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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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).