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Larceny Small Batch vs Old Forester Statesman
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and Old Forester Statesman reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$24 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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 Statesman
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).