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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Larceny Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $45 vs. ~$25 – $32).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 92 proof (46% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 | ~$25 – $32 ~$14 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Larceny Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
- 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).