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Larceny Small Batch vs David Nicholson Reserve
Put Larceny Small Batch next to David Nicholson Reserve and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional 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 ~$7 less | ~$30 – $40 |
- David Nicholson Reserve 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 Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 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.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).