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!!