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Penelope Four Grain vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 92 proof (46% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 | ~$25 – $32 ~$7 less |
- Penelope Four Grain does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Four Grain
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
- 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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a slightly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).