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Larceny Small Batch vs Wild Turkey 81
Put Larceny Small Batch next to Wild Turkey 81 and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) +11 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$20 – $25 ~$6 less |
- Wild Turkey 81 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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon with more proof behind it.
- Go with Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).