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Larceny Small Batch vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +32 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$222 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 2/6 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).