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Larceny Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$57 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full 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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).