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Redemption Bourbon vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 92 proof (46% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$25 – $32 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).