Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch C920

Open 2 weeks Nose - Brown sugar, honey roasted peanuts, cereal grain, corn dust, powdered cinnamon, caramelized orange, strong ethanol and oak. Palate - Tannic, caramel, molasses, orange jellies, peanut brittle, and cocoa. But then the hot, dry finish kicks in and it is long. Tannic oak, clove, powdered cinnamon, molasses, and super hot ethanol. I bought 250 mL of this off of a friend during a night of trades, not wanting to commit to 375 mL given my distaste for A120. This is a significant improvement over A120, but I just don't get it with Larceny. Every time I drink any version of it, it tastes far spicier and hotter than its proof. The finish is frankly unpleasant at times. The strangest thing to me is many blogs called this sweet and lower ethanol burn than expected. I always get the opposite. It must be my taste buds.

I opened this bottle a few months ago, and I wasn't overly impressed. Revisiting it now I'm enjoying it a bit more, but still not in love with it. I do pick up more sweetness this go round, and it has a nice viscous mouth feel. Not much spice, but a good amount of alcohol heat. Lots of leather notes and a fair amount of bitter woodiness. These are the flavors that linger in the aftertaste too. I do enjoy the regular version of Larceny, but the barrel proof is just not a favorite for me.

Very sweet, slightly grassy, fruity nose. Very nice. Sweetness follows on the palate with a fruity syrup flavor, perhaps apricot. Also brings allspice and heat. The finish turns a little peppery, but fruit remains, a bit on the short side all in all a very good pour.

Big aromatic nose, lots of baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) lots of vanilla. Palate is a little hot, with lots of caramel and vanilla with even more of the spices. Almost like banana bread with walnuts or pecans. Medium-long finish.

Chocolate. Cereal. Similar to OE7. Very solid bourbon. Don’t think it edges out the A120 but it’s great. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect