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Larceny Small Batch vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) +12 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$7 less | ~$30 – $40 |
- Penelope Four Grain 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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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a slightly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).