I’ve enjoyed Larceny as well, but it often seems to be a “divisive” bourbon as many folks I know love it or hate it. When I started drinking bourbon more regularly about 5 years ago - I had been more of a single malt Scotch guy - Larceny was one of the first bottles I bought, so it definitely holds a soft spot in my heart.
I opened this tonight. First thoughts, I love the nose. Cherries, a little bit of oak and yeast. A solid 8 on the nose. Palate is good. Some caramel and baking spices that come together to almost remind me of banana bread. There is an interesting bit of peanut funk that reminds me of Beam products, which I like. 7 on the palate. The finish is spectacular: long, some heat and that sweetness from the caramel lingers. 8 on the finish.
I hadn't heard Larceny to be divisive. The bottle I cracked tonight is a step up from the 1792 Full Proof. I have heard that 1792 is a love it or hate it bourbon though. I'm not a fan of any of the 1792 variants I've tried, or really most of the Barton products. That grassy funk sort of permeates their lineup and so their stuff seems unrefined.
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Depends. Did you buy it to drink or keep as a collector’s item?
Nice - woodford co is just down the road.
Woodford is pretty boring. It’s basically the jello of the bourbon world. Nothing special about it. In case it matters to you, Jack Daniel’s is owned by Brown Forman, who owns Woodford as well. So it’s owned by the same company that thought tranny ads were the way to go.
That was one of the top shelf brands at the restaurant we went to last night.
If nothing else, it’ll be unique and local. I’m partial to Boone County because of the lack of juniper berry.
I haven’t had the Castle and Key Gin yet, but have heard good things from multiple people up there. I hope to catch the distillery this fall.We appreciate the advice. Neither one of use drink gin.
Or have a refined palate.
