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Larceny Barrel Proof offers a new opportunity to experience our acclaimed wheated Bourbon mashbill in its purest form: non-chill filtered and bottled at full barrel proof. Released three times per year in January, May, and September, each offering is a bold yet balanced special Small Batch Bourbon rich with depth and distinction. Much like Larceny Small Batch and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond, Larceny Barrel Proof is a welcome reminder of just how good wheated Bourbons can be.
Proof: Varies by Release
Age: 6-8 Years Old
How to enjoyLarceny Barrel Proof offers Bourbon fans an exciting opportunity to experience Heaven Hill's Wheated
Bourbon mashbill in much the same way as our Master Distiller and expert tasting team sample it in
the rickhouse. Bottled at full barrel strength, it showcases a truly bold character, richness, and depth
of flavor from the years of interaction with the barrel's charred and caramelized oak sugars.
68%
Corn
20%
Wheat
12%
Malted Barley
Wheated Bourbons have gained popularity among connoisseurs in recent years. Heaven Hill's
proprietary mashbill has twice as much wheat as other distilleries, producing even more of those soft
and round flavors beloved in the style. The higher percentage of wheat is apparent in Whisky Advocate's
"Whisky of the Year" review, which notes "it begins with a flurry of sweet bakery aromas: honey bun,
angel food cake, and apple pie à la mode."
Whisky Advocate
The Larceny line of Bourbon is the modern heir of our historic wheated mashbill, known
behind-the-scenes at our distillery as "O.F.D." or Old Fitzgerald Distillate. The recipe bears
the name of Bourbon legend John E. Fitzgerald and his vaunted Old Fitzgerald brand, which
was sold to famous whiskey man Pappy Van Winkle before being produced by Heaven Hill.
Today the Fitzgerald name—and its reputation—endures.
Heaven Hill Distillery is proud to accept Whisky Advocate's "Whisky of the Year" award for Larceny Barrel
Proof. Pitted against the best whiskeys in the world and selected in a blind tasting by the best palates in the business, this is one of the highest honors in the world of whiskey.
Our Elijah Craig Rye was also awarded #7 Best Whisky of 2020. Alongside previous
wins of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, which won “Whisky of the Year” in 2017, and Heaven Hill
Bottled-in-Bond, named #4 in 2019, three of our mashbills have made it into the top ten over the
last four years. We're glad to know that industry experts recognize not only the quality of our portfolio,
but also the care and consistency we put into our work.
Larceny Barrel Proof will be released multiple times per year. Each batch will vary in proof, and
consist of barrels aged six to eight years. A specific batch number will be shown on each bottle.
The first letter of the batch number indicates which of that year's releases the bottle was a part
of starting with "A", while the second digit is a number that determines the month of the year the
bottle was released. The third and fourth digits indicate the year.
The full list of batches and their respective proofs will be available below upon each release.
Heaven Hill Distillery’s legendary wheated Bourbons are celebrated for their bold yet supremely smooth flavor. Discover a new expression of our award-winning wheated Bourbon mashbill.
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