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Larceny Small Batch vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Larceny Small Batch and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$28 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).