Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C924
Larceny · Heaven Hill Distillery
Larceny Barrel Proof consistently demonstrates what happens when wheat meets new charred oak at full strength — the entry point is soft, but the barrel takes over with authority. The C924 batch is a textbook example of the series' ability to balance power with approachability.
Nose
Immediate rush of dark caramel and toasted wheat bread, with cherry preserves tucked beneath. As it opens, baking spice and a faint whiff of charred oak emerge, joined by a thread of vanilla custard.
Palate
Full-bodied and mouth-coating, with brown butter and butterscotch leading into cinnamon bark and dried cherry. The wheat softens the mid-palate, allowing waves of maple syrup and roasted pecan to develop without harsh grain edges.
Finish
Long and warming, with charred oak, lingering caramel, and a final echo of dark cocoa. The proof carries heat but never overwhelms the sweetness.
- Mash Bill
- 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American white oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Wheat & Smoke Old Fashioned — 2 oz Larceny Barrel Proof · 0.25 oz demerara syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, express orange peel and garnish.
Food Pairing
A warm slice of brown butter pecan pie mirrors the bourbon's toasty wheat and caramel sweetness, while the pie's dark corn syrup richness meets the charred oak finish head-on.
Distilled at Heaven Hill's Bernheim facility in Louisville using the Old Fitzgerald wheated mash bill, Larceny Barrel Proof is released in three unfiltered batches per year, each carrying the distinct mark of its barrel selection.
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