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Larceny Small Batch vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and Old Forester 100 Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$26 – $32 |
- 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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Old Forester 100 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon.
- Go with Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).