Larceny Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Sweet and smooth

Easy drinking

Larceny is a unique bourbon for sure. The nose is what sets this one apart from others. There's an odd nutty banana quality about the nose, almost like a banana nut bread. I don't think I've ever smelled a bourbon that smelled quite like this. The taste begins a bit spicy. But not in the herbaceous way that rye hits, nor the burning sensation you get from higher proof bourbons. No, this one carries a little bit of actual spice. Like cinnamon spice. The middle of the taste brings on a rich and sweet quality reminiscent of Makers 46. The finish slowly sets in with bit of nutty sweetness, like honey roasted peanuts. Its a shame that finish fades so quickly because the actual taste of it is quite pleasant indeed. The price point of Larceny makes it a great bourbon to purchase to shake up your regular daily drink rotation. If you haven't already tried it: its well worth a go.

Punches above its weight in flavor and fullness. Sweet cinnamon bun into mellow ginger snap with raisin or plum.

Simply put, I just did not like it.

On the nose I get a sweet cherry, honey, and oak blend. It's more of the same on the tongue, and would be too sweet for my taste if the oak taste didn't cut it a little bit and give it bit of a finish that lasts for a decent length of time. All in all, this is a good sipper for the price. I prefer makers for a budget wheated bourbon, but can't complain about this at the price point. Would buy again.