Larceny Bourbon

Larceny is one of the best-value wheated bourbons in America — and a bottle that punches well above its price. Made by Heaven Hill in Bardstown, Kentucky, Larceny swaps the usual rye for soft red winter wheat as its flavoring grain, which gives it a smooth, sweet, and notably mellow character. The name and the key-emblazoned label nod to John E. Fitzgerald, a 19th-century treasury agent said to have a taste for the finest barrels. The result is an approachable, easy-sipping bourbon that's become a go-to for newcomers and value-hunters alike.

The heart of the lineup is Larceny Small Batch ($40.09), a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 92 proof. Expect caramel, honey, toffee, and baking spice with a soft, rounded finish — smooth enough to sip neat from the first pour, yet structured enough to build a great Old Fashioned. For sampling, gifting, or travel, the Larceny Small Batch Mini Set (12 × 50ml) ($42.09) offers the same bourbon in a set of twelve 50ml minis — a fun way to share or to keep a pour on hand wherever you go.

Because Larceny is a wheated bourbon, it sits in the same soft, sweet family as some of the most beloved bottles in the category. If you enjoy it, you'll likely love Maker's Mark, the classic wheated benchmark, and W.L. Weller Special Reserve for a step up in richness. Our wheated vs. high-rye bourbon guide explains exactly what the wheat does, and Larceny earns a regular spot in our roundup of the best bourbons under $50.

How should you drink it? Larceny shines neat or over a single large cube, where its honeyed sweetness has room to open up, but it's affordable and smooth enough to mix freely too — it makes an easy, mellow Old Fashioned and a soft, approachable whiskey sour. That combination of quality and value is exactly why Larceny has become a staple home-bar bourbon and a frequent recommendation for anyone building their first shelf.

New to the style? Larceny is one of the friendliest places to start — see our guide to tasting bourbon like a pro to get the most out of every pour, and our best bourbons for beginners guide for where to go next. Explore more from the broader bourbon collection and whiskey collection, or see what else is moving in our best sellers. Every in-stock Larceny bottle ships fast from Bourbon Central.