A little background

Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon provides a chance to enjoy the proclaimed Heaven Hill wheated mash bill at cask strength. This mash bill consists of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. After aging for six to eight years, Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon bottled without chill filtration at cask strength. Each January, May, and September a new batch of Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon is released, this batch of A123 being released in January 2023. MSRP is set at $60 and the bourbon is bottled at 125.8 Proof.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Black tea, lemon, honey, dried cherry, raisins, Dr. Pepper, cracked pepper, and cinnamon

Palate

Sweet notes of chocolate, peaches in syrup, cinnamon, clove, coconut, dried cherries and oak

Finish

Raisins, butter, dark baking chocolate, baking spice, cinnamon red hots, and oak

In closing

Overall I found Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon A123 to be right up there with my other favorite releases of Larceny Barrel Proof (A121, B522, C920, and C922). There is a great chocolate note throughout, along with baking spice and cinnamon. Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon continues to be an exceptional whiskey that exceeds expectations, especially for the value!

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Heaven Hill Distillery. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attache