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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Larceny Small Batch
Put Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style next to Larceny Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | 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 | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +23 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).