Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch A120

Good Juice!!!

It was...ok. Almost reminded me of the weird Dickel flavors going on. The wheat was sweet, but harsh to begin with and none of the Heaven Hill oak was present. The finish died way faster than I would have liked.

Not much on the nose. It burns everything: nose, mouth, throat...and then the throat again 3 minutes later. Do I have acid reflux now? Maybe some cinnamon flavor. Just a lot of burning.

Whiskey night October - enjoying an evening on the porch with a friend, a fire pit, a few blind tastings and a few new bottles. All samples from a Norlan glass. Tasting order: Murray Hill Club, Batch 7 The Gifted Horse, Orphan Barrel *Larceny Barrel Proof, A120 Lux Row Double Barrel 12y Garrison Bro. Cowboy Bourbon, 2019 Blinded pour #2. How can this be?? My nose completely deceived me... at first I could swear there was rye bread and clove. I never would have guessed what I was drinking! Color: Medium amber with sparse, medium speed legs. Nose: Tons of brown sugar, rye bread, clove, possibly pralines. Body: Medium to heavy, coating, building warmth but not bite and warm finish in the chest. Mildly drying. Palate: Flavors galore. Up front some vanilla frosted cinnamon roll, clove, brown sugar and then a transition to round 2 with some earthy tea/tobacco and mint Tums before flipping back to toffee sweetness and pumpkin pie spice on the finish. Finish: This was a 3-course meal! Nice evolution of flavor profiles and a coating, satisfying finish for over a minute. Verdict - the first time I saw this it is a price tag of ~$100. Needless to say I passed but knowing what I know now there would be no hesitation in grabbing one at that price. Would be steep (but easily justifies $80 in today’s market) and is an absolute steal at the $50 MSRP. I can’t believe this is a wheated mashbill either. At first I thought this would be a high-rye MGP and still can’t understand how this batch is remotely related to 92 proof Larceny. I’ve been humbled for sure!!