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Larceny Small Batch vs David Nicholson 1843
On paper Larceny Small Batch and David Nicholson 1843 are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so proof (92 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$25 – $35 |
- David Nicholson 1843 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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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).