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Larceny Small Batch vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put Larceny Small Batch next to Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +2 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$49 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea: Bourbon that spends months rocking in a ship's hold. Each voyage tastes a little different, but expect caramel and dark sugar with a savory, faintly salty edge from the trip.
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.
- Go with Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea if you want a conversation-piece bourbon with a savory, slightly briny twist from aging at sea.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).