About the Whiskey:

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.

Steal a taste the same way John E. Fitzgerald once did: uncut & straight from the barrel. This is the first Wheated Bourbon to ever be named Whisky Advocate's “Whisky of the Year.”

No two Bourbon barrels age exactly the same—which is why every release of Larceny Barrel Proof has its own distinct flavor & proof point.

Mashbill: 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley

Age: 6-8 years

125.4 Proof

Tasting Notes:
Color: Dark sepia
Aroma: Toasted bread, with maple and cinnamon
Taste: Rich molasses coats the tongue, with notes of fig and hazelnut
Finish: Nuanced flavor fades into lingering warmth

Awards/Reviews:

"Nose: Heavy caramel | Spicy pepper | Potent barrel char | Melted chocolate | Cinnamon | Roasted mixed nuts | Fresh baked bread

Palate: Dark fruits | Cinnamon | Robust baking spices | Hazelnut | Raisin | Spice-forward | Medium-bodied

Finish: Cinnamon | Mexican chocolate | Barrel char | Nutmeg | Black pepper | Touch dry | Hot but heat dissipates quickly

Batch B524 keeps with the spice direction that Heaven Hill appears to be targeting with their 2024 batches, except dials it in with much more finesse and precision. The flavor profile as a whole is surprisingly similar to Batch A124 with heavy caramel, spice, and chocolate creating a solid base, but the infusion of baked bread on the nose, dark fruit on the palate, and cinnamon on the finish transforms the whiskey into a much more three-dimensional sip. Where Batch A124 was overrun by spice, Batch B524 tempers it slightly, but pairs it with flavors that help balance it. A cinnamon, Mexican chocolate, and barrel char aftertaste tmakes the finish the standout aspect of its sip." -Breaking Bourbon

93 Points - VinePair

"Batch B524 bursts with some dark fruit and rich wheat spice, then showcases great oak influence through a long finish. In my mind, it’s certainly in the top quartile of Larceny Barrel Proof releases in recent years."

Notes from the Maker:
Rittenhouse is produced in the tradition of the classic rye whiskeys that were once the preeminent American whiskey style, kept alive through the lean years by Heaven Hill and two other distilleries.

An excellent rye whiskey at a competitive price, Rittenhouse Bottled-In-Bond won the coveted “The World’s Best North American Whiskey” in Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskey Awards. The venerable American Whiskey was also named “Top North American Whiskey” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Awards/Reviews:

Double Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2023, 2022, 2021

Gold - SIP Awards 2023

93 Points - Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2023

"Pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, honeycomb, spice and oak characteristics on the nose and palate with a great mouthfeel and sweetness ending in a spicy finish."

93 Points, Great Value - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023

"This bottled-in-bond rye displays complex aromas of clover honey, fresh maple, and carraway. Seductive on the palate, it coats the mid and upper palates with bready notes that give way to orchard fruit and baking spices that linger on for a long finish."

Platinum - Ascot Awards 2022

“Well balanced with a buttery mouthfeel and flavors of toffee, black pepper, and a nice dose of fruit.”

Double Gold - SIP Awards 2021

95 Points, Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast

"A versatile must-have for mixing cocktails, look for pleasing vanilla, maple and a hint of dried cherry. The finish is long and drying, with plenty of baking spice notes."