Cinnamon | Caramel | Baking spices | Ethanol

Brown sugar | Cinnamon | Caramel | Toffee | Graham cracker | Honey | Maple butter | Extremely rich

Light cinnamon | Domino sugar cube | Graham cracker | Honeysuckle | Lingering sweetness

Larceny Barrel Proof was launched in January 2020, and each year, Heaven Hill releases three numbered batches identified by a specific batch code. Batches range in age from 6-8 years and vary in proof, though it is possible for batches to be the same proof as previous batches from time to time. This third and final batch of 2025, designated by batch code C925: C (for the third release of the year), 9 (for September release month ), and 25 (for 2025 release year), clocks in at 119.6 proof, which is on the lower side for the brand and just slightly higher than the previous batch.

Batch C925 starts off with a weak nose that has the typical scents of cinnamon, caramel, and baking spices, but is overshadowed by ethanol. The palate takes a 180, shedding all of the ethanol and diving headfirst into a ton of rich, sweet flavors with no ethanol to be found. They taper into the finish, which brings additional sweetness before trailing off nicely.

This batch of Larceny Barrel Proof has a below average nose, exceptional palate, and very good finish. It’s oddly dynamic, and if you can get past the initial impression of the aroma (which is not terrible, it’s just heavy handed on the ethanol without ample scents to back it up), the palate and finish more than make up for it. For those who enjoy wheated bourbons that lean into their sweet side, if you can get past a not-so-inviting nose, Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C925 showcases everything you could want from a “sweet wheat” bourbon from its midpoint forward.