Tastes

Reminiscent of older MWND, but with bolder flavors. Certainly better than what High West has been releasing as of late. Christmas in a glass! I think this is an outstanding pour!

Caramel, light nose. Lightness continues to the palate with some spice, corn and vanilla. Fairly short finish that is corn forward with mild oakiness on the backside making me feel as though it’s a bit young. Pleasant, but not great.

Larceny’s nose and palate are not offensive, but nothing to write home about. Caramel and bananas come to mind. The palate is nutty, however somewhat bitter. There is some nice spice on the finish, however I find it to be a bit short, possibly a reflection of the lower proof. If you are a fan of wheaters, this may be a good bourbon to jump on. At $23, there are very few other options that are as nice as this for the price point.

Typical ‘bourbon’ nose with caramel and vanilla sweetness. The palate continues with a very light sweetness with notes of oak and peanuts. The finish is quite short and somewhat forgettable. Jim Beam Black Label Extra-Aged is a decent bourbon for the price tag, but it’s lack of complexity and watered down lightness hurts this pour.

Sweet nose with vanilla and brown sugar blasting out of my Norlan glass. Absolutely explodes on the tongue with the first sip. Tons of cinnamon and baking spice on the palate that continues to the finish. Incredibly long finish that continues to a nice hug. Hard to beat this one at 122 proof and under $60.

My goodness, I love Booker’s! Nose with vanilla and caramel with very little ethanol. So good. Palate is very smooth, with a finish that is so spicy and long. You get a Kentucky hug that goes on and on. Such a good bourbon. For approximately $85, how can you go wrong?

This is a really nice smelling bourbon; fruity with notes of apricot & caramel. Palate smooth and woody, improving with every sip. Spicy on the back of the tongue, drinking bigger than its proof, but not too hot- easy to handle. Short to medium finish with very little burn. This bourbon tastes a bit young, but it’s a pleasant, easy to drink whiskey that would be a great starter for those just getting into the bourbon world.