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Larceny Small Batch vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$77 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).