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Larceny Small Batch vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$62 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).