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Larceny Small Batch vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$82 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).