I’d like to thank Heaven Hill for providing this review sample with no strings attached.
Covering both of the recent Heaven Hill Barrel Proof releases tonight, so let’s skip the chitchat and get down to business, shall we?
C924. By now, you probably know what that means in this context, but in case you don’t, let’s define it. C denotes the release order of the calendar year: A = first, B = second, C = third. 9 is the month of the release, September being the 9th month. 24 is the year of release (2024, in case you were unaware). Both bottles we’re looking at today are the third release of the year, both released in September 2024. Easy peasy.
Let’s dig in.
Larceny Barrel Proof, C924
Purchase Info: This bottle was provided at no charge by Heaven Hill for review purposes and to showcase the new bottle design. The suggested retail price is $64.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Price per Drink (50 mL): $4.33
Details: 62.55% ABV. Age: 6-8 Years. Mashbill: 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
Nose: Lots of vanilla and caramel with oak underneath.
Mouth: Very warm with notes of cinnamon, red fruit, vanilla, caramel, and oak.
Finish: Warm and of medium length with notes of oak, caramel, and cinnamon.
Thoughts: As always, this is delicious. I'm really enjoying the strong vanilla, caramel, and oak notes present throughout the tasting experience.
Comparison to the last batch: The nose on C924 is much more vibrant than B524, showing much less nutty nougat and more vanilla and caramel. B524 is much hotter in the mouth and finish. Overall, I prefer C924 for its sweetness and drinkability, as it’s less hot.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, C924
Purchase Info: This bottle was provided at no charge by Heaven Hill for review purposes. The suggested retail price is $74.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Price per Drink (50 mL): $5.00
Details: 64.5% ABV. Age: 11 Years.
Nose: Cinnamon candies, caramel, chocolate, and oak.
Mouth: Cinnamon candies, chocolate, caramel, and oak.
Finish: Warm and medium length. Notes of cinnamon, and chocolate with dusty oak appearing after a while.
Thoughts: This is incredibly drinkable neat, even at 129° proof. It has a nice sweetness to it. The chocolate and cinnamon notes are delicious. I’m a fan.
Comparison to last time: Very similar on the nose, with B524 having just a touch more "dark" notes. The mouth on B524 is a bit more vibrant than C924. Both are very good and quite similar, but if I had to choose, I’d go with B524.
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