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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Larceny Small Batch
Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Larceny Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).