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Whiskey Review: Larceny Barrel Proof C920

We review Larceny Barrel Proof C920, a 122.4 proof variant of the popular Larceny wheated bourbon from Heaven Hill.

OVERALL RATING

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Larceny Barrel Proof

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 6-8 years; reported mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley; 122.4 proof. Like its predecessor, this bottle is also about $50.
Appearance:
Dark orange. The last throes of a beach sunset. The color of apple cider but with the shine of filtered juice. There’s like a flashy luster to it, like the shine of leather on a beautiful Italian leather purse.
Nose:
Daaaang, this is tasty. Love at first whiff. It’s got all the bourbon-ish rich goodness that wraps around you like an elegant cape. Toasted marshmallow: Check. Butterscotch: Check. Vanilla: Check! No alcohol fumes to be found. Also it smells like it’s been sitting around for longer than 6-8 years—like there’s a surprising amount of depth.
Palate:
Well, hello, there! The mouthfeel is not too thin, not too fat. There’s caramel. Candied orange peel. Butterscotch, again. Is this high-proof? Sure is—but you wouldn’t know it. It’s about what it has and what it does not have: unpleasant notes and firewater and acidic cringe. And for about $50, this is a really, really great deal. It tastes like a far more expensive whiskey. If you can find this, it’s not a terrible gift idea for this holiday season! You will not go wrong.
Finish:
Comments:
This whiskey is like being cornered in a phone booth (I know! I know. I’m old, who cares) with someone you like. It leans into you, daring. It wants you to know it’s into you. It doesn’t play games. It’s straightforward. It wants to get to know you better and can it take you back to its apartment and show you its etchings? Yes, please.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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