Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review

Distillery: Heaven Hill

Proof: 126.4

Age: 6-8 years

Mashbill: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley

Price: $60 MSRP ($80-$100 realistically)

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Company

Heaven Hill, located in Bardstown, is one of the most iconic bourbon distilleries out there—producing brands like Elijah Craig, Larceny, Evan Williams, Henry McKenna, Old Fitzgerald, and more.

Production

According to their site, Larceny Barrel Proof gives you “a new opportunity to experience our acclaimed wheated Bourbon mashbill in its purest form: non-chill filtered and bottled at full barrel proof”. It’s released 3 times per year—in January, May, and September.

Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 4.5/5

Deep caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, light cinnamon, and touch of chocolate. Not as hot as the proof would suggest. This is one of the better noses I’ve experienced.

Palate – 4.25/5

The deep caramel carries through and is still not as hot as the proof suggests. Spice comes in mid-sip but it’s very balanced overall. Additional notes of brown sugar, graham cracker, and maple syrup. This is a really good high-proof wheated bourbon.

Finish – 4.25/5

Medium, satisfying, and spicy (but still not too spicy for the proof). Initial notes of cinnamon, caramel, and maple syrup with a touch of oak to round it out. The pour is pretty sweet throughout.

Value – 4/5

At MSRP, I feel great about the value here. Since this is allocated, you’re realistically looking at $80-$100 out the door.

…And I still think it’s worth it.

Not as worth it, of course, but if you like high-proof wheaters, you’d be hard-pressed to find a much better pour that isn’t a Weller.

I’d regularly pay $70 for this bottle.

Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review: The Verdict

4.25/5

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We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.25 – 5
• Gold – 3.25 – 4.24
• Silver – 2.75 – 3.24
• Bronze – <2.75