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Larceny Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
On paper Larceny Small Batch and W.L. Weller Special Reserve are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$25 – $32 vs. ~$30 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +2 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$17 less | ~$30 – $60 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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 Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).