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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B vs Larceny Small Batch
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and Larceny Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$170 – $900 vs. ~$25 – $32).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$170 – $900 | ~$25 – $32 ~$507 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 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
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
- 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 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line.
- 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 (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).