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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Old Forester 100 Proof and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +8 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 | ~$25 – $32 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).