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Stagg vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Stagg and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +38 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$25 – $32 ~$67 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 7/2 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).