Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch C923

Nose Candy, corn , caramel and a note of ethanol Taste Sweet note of caramel, dark cherry, baking. Spice, oak and some heat with the proof Finish: Its a weird finish for me, it just sits in the back of the mouth . But i like it. Oak, almost creamy

Kettle corn mixed in vanilla ice cream

Nose is perkier and fruitier than most expressions from this series while still retaining core elements; Macintosh apples, caramel, spun sugar, stewed pear, vanilla, barrel char, and sweet, mature oak. Ethanol here is real, but other than that it’s a great nose. Palate brings zero fruit from those nose and throws us deep into toffee, caramel, praline, peanut brittle, burnt ends, and iced cinnamon roll. While there is nothing wrong with this palate, it was a bit of bummer since the aroma promised a truly unique experience that never came. Lacks some richness and depth. Finish brings a quick hint of apple but then it immediately sandblasted away by a blast of baking spices in the form of cinnamon, allspice, clove, and ginger along with tons of chili pepper, oak, and leather. Man this sucker finishes hot; I think my tongue is melting. There’s a hint of honey as the spicier notes fade which I found enjoyable. Mouthfeel is full and chewy, but slightly grainy with the spiciness here making things seem harsher than they should and it’s nowhere near creamy enough to balance. I do enjoy this series, but this one might be a little sub par in my opinion as I found the flavor profile to be a little too simplistic and the finish way too hot to be considered top tier. At 99.99, the combination of slight overpay coupled with a disappointing overall experience makes this probably the first Larceny BP to fall short of rebuy status.

First thought on the nose - "Lively". At the core is sweet, caramel-y bourbon, replete with brown sugar, a splash of vanilla, and some dark fruits. However, there are also some tropical fruit notes on the edges, along with some spice that is more than a subtle afterthought. I really dig this nose, which evolves little with water, and I could easily argue it is better without. Flavor is quite delicious with some nutty flavors emerging early before the fruit notes take over late...but again, this is just good, quintessential bourbon at the core, with the sweet caramel beating out the spice at the finish line. Moderate to long finish. Excellent bourbon, and remains a top value in today's whiskey world...if you come across it (even though I did pay $70)

Nose: black cherry, carmalized/burnt sugar, orange, candied fruit, almond Palate: custard, orange, candied orange, apple/cherry smoke. Definitely fruit heavy with a secondary note of caramel/oak Finish: gives heat right away but fades into a light/comfy linger