Larceny Barrel Proof Batch A124
Larceny · Heaven Hill Distillery
Heaven Hill's barrel proof wheated bourbon punches well above its price. The lack of age statement belies a maturity and complexity that rewards patient sipping. At cask strength, it's a masterclass in what wheat-forward mash bills can deliver.
Nose
Immediate rush of caramel and toasted wheat, followed by dark cherry and a whisper of orange peel. Beneath those top notes sits a warm butterscotch that deepens with time in the glass.
Palate
Full-bodied and viscous, delivering waves of maple syrup, vanilla custard, and charred oak. The wheat softens the proof remarkably, letting brown spices and baked apple emerge through the mid-palate. A cocoa bitterness provides essential balance.
Finish
Long and enveloping, with lingering butterscotch, leather, and a final exhale of toasted grain. The heat is controlled and warming rather than aggressive.
- Mash Bill
- 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New Charred American Oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Wheat & Honey Old Fashioned — 2 oz Larceny Barrel Proof · 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1) · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over a large rock, express orange peel over glass.
Food Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork tenderloin with a bourbon glaze
Distilled at Heaven Hill's Bernheim facility in Louisville, this barrel proof expression of the wheated Larceny line launched in 2020 and quickly earned a devoted following for its unapologetic richness.
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