November 5, 2024
By Rebecca Herman McBrayer
This tasting is the Larceny Barrel Proof’s recent release, C924. This is our first bottle of a Larceny Barrel Proof and Wayne and I are excited to dive into a detailed tasting of it.

Tasting Notes: Larceny Barrel Proof, C924
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Mashbill – 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
Age – 6-8 years
Release – C924
Proof – 125.1
Price Paid – $89.99 (plus tax)
Color – Light mahogany.
Aroma – A lot of sweet notes come forward, almost like a confectionary sugar. There is cherry, honey, dark chocolate, a light smokiness, a bit of leather, nutmeg or clove.
Tasted Neat – Great profile. Very dark chocolate, coffee bean, cherry, cinnamon, an oakiness, clove, red hot candies, it is rich and dark. Reminiscent of a deep dark chocolate mocha cup of coffee with whipped cream.
Finish – Very long and lingering, with cinnamon, leather, dark chocolate, nutmeg, coffee bean, and pepper. Similar to a luscious Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Tasted with dried cranberry – Made it spicier and brighter with fruit notes. Tangerine, almost summer-like. Limited finish.
Tasted with a pecan – Rich, dark chocolate, oak notes of spice and leather. Almost a Bloody Mary type of spiciness. Nice finish.
Tasted with dark chocolate – Very creamy, smoky, deeper and darker Mexican Hot Chocolate with chili pepper pops. Long and lingering finish.
Final Notes and Video
While we each preferred it neat, Wayne really enjoyed the cranberry pairing and I found the dark chocolate to be very nice. This can truly be a versatile bourbon to have. It seems to pair well with a variety of flavors and textures and that could make it ideal for a gathering that includes food items, such as a charcuterie board.
The aroma bursts with sweet notes reminiscent of confectionary sugar, showcasing a captivating blend of cherry, honey, dark chocolate, a subtle smokiness, hints of leather, and the warmth of nutmeg or clove. Tasting it neat reveals an impressive profile filled with rich dark chocolate, coffee beans, cherry, cinnamon, and a bold oakiness, complemented by the spice of clove and the kick of Red Hot candies. The experience is undeniably luxurious and indulgent, evoking the feeling of savoring a deep, dark chocolate mocha topped with whipped cream. The finish is remarkably long and lingering, enriched with cinnamon, leather, dark chocolate, nutmeg, coffee bean, and pepper, evoking the essence of a luscious Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Larceny Barrel Proof C924 is an outstanding bourbon that we highly recommend.
Embracing the Craft,
Rebecca & Wayne
Photos and video by Rebecca Herman McBrayer
NOTE: The bourbon in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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