On a trip to Florida and four of us are trying four high proof wheated bourbons. About half way through, I was reminded how I sometimes have difficulty with the high proofers with my taste buds and nose adversely affected. The Larceny pair were first tasted but I went back to re-try MM and BC. The rankings held but I still feel the BC will improve. The tastings: Lanceny barrel proof batch A120 and B520, both bottom third Makers Mark barrel stave program with 6 French mocha staves 109 proof, top third Boone County 7yr SiB 122 proof, top third Pretty stiff competition with very close scoring We all appreciate sharing thoughts. One will say "I get ---" and the replies vary from "Yeah, now that you mention it" or, "No not at all" . Nobody is offended by any opinion. A great way to spend the afternoon with ribs on the smoker. Mildly hot on the nose but there's sugar wafers and maple in the background which evolves with open time. The palate is heavy on vanilla but there's maple and brown sugar and little alcohol. The finish is but moderate length with maple and oak The group was unanimous that this was the favorite. There was a great nose and palate, well balanced with a good finish while drinking below its proof.