I’d like to thank Heaven Hill for providing this review sample with no strings attached.
In the May review of Larceny Barrel Proof version B522, I said the following:
If you can find it, it is usually pretty affordable with a suggested retail price of $59.99. That if carries a lot of weight though as I’ve never seen it on a shelf before.
Well hallelujah! Since that time, I’ve seen it on the shelf. Twice. And I bought it both times. We either just got it locally or the local stores have stopped holding it back for lotteries. Either way, I like it when online whining seems to correlate to a change in the universe, and in that spirit, I’d just like to say that I’ve also never seen a million dollars in my bank account.
You know, in case the universe wants to do me another solid…
Larceny Barrel Proof is a barrel-proof bourbon released three times per year in January, May, and September by the folks at Heaven Hill. It is fairly affordable for a special release, with a suggested retail price of $59.99. I think I may have spent $65 on my bottles locally. Larceny Barrel Proof uses Heaven Hill’s wheated Bourbon mashbill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. Every release so far has been super tasty. Let’s see if that trend continues.
Larceny Barrel Proof, C922
Purchase Info: This was graciously provided by Heaven Hill for review purposes. The suggested retail price is $59.99.
Price per Drink (50 mL): $4.00
Details: 63.3% ABV.
Nose: Caramel, herbal mint, oak, bubblegum, and a hint of wood smoke.
Mouth: Spicy with notes of ginger, oak, caramel, orange zest, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Finish: Long and warm with notes of cinnamon, ginger, leather, and orange zest.
Thoughts: This is delicious. Warm, sweet, spicy. I could drink this all night long. Big, big fan.
Comparison to B522: The noses are very similar. B522 might show just a little more sweetness. B522 isn't as sweet on the mouth but is just as spicy, though B522's spice is more nutmeg than ginger. If I were forced to choose, C922 would be my choice, but since I've bought two bottles of B522, it is safe to say that both are good.
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