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Larceny Small Batch vs 1792 Small Batch
Larceny Small Batch and 1792 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$26 – $34 |
- 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 Small Batch
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 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 Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).