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Larceny Small Batch vs George T. Stagg
Larceny Small Batch and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +51 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$447 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- George T. Stagg 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/10 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 4/9 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 2/6 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat (George T. Stagg).