Larceny Barrel Proof is the uncut, non chill filtered counterpart to Heaven Hill's flagship Larceny wheated bourbon, drawn straight from the barrel and bottled at full barrel strength. Released in three batches per year (A, B, and C), each batch is built from a small selection of barrels aged 6 to 8 years using the same wheated mash bill that defined the John E. Fitzgerald and Old Fitzgerald legacy: corn, wheat as the secondary grain instead of rye, and malted barley. Proof varies meaningfully from batch to batch, generally landing between 120 and 126, giving each release its own distinct character. A 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold winner and one of the most respected wheated barrel proof bourbons on the market.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Larceny (John E. Fitzgerald) |
| Producer |
Heaven Hill Distillery |
| Distillery |
Heaven Hill / Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Format |
Small Batch, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill |
Wheated bourbon (corn, wheat, malted barley) |
| Age Range |
Typically 6 to 8 years |
| Filtration |
Non chill filtered, uncut |
| Release Cadence |
Tri annual (A, B, C batches per year) |
| Proof |
Varies by batch (typically 120 to 126) |
| ABV |
Varies by batch (typically 60 to 63%) |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Packaging |
Bottle with batch coded keyhole label |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with rich copper highlights from extended barrel aging.
Nose: Soft caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, baked pastry, baking spice, and a touch of toasted oak — wheat's signature pillowy sweetness leading the way.
Palate: Rich and warming, with butterscotch, cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla bean, and dark fruit. Wheat softens the spice into a creamy, dessert leaning profile.
Finish: Long, sweet, and warming, with lingering caramel, baking spice, and gentle barrel char.
FAQ
How does the Larceny Barrel Proof batch code work? Heaven Hill releases three batches per year, each marked A, B, or C followed by a date code. The letter indicates whether the batch was the first, second, or third release of the year. Proof varies from batch to batch since each is bottled uncut at the natural strength of its blended barrels. Proof is printed on the front label of every bottle.
What makes Larceny Barrel Proof different from regular Larceny? Standard Larceny is bottled at 92 proof from approximately 6 year old wheated bourbon. Larceny Barrel Proof uses similar age stock but is bottled uncut and non chill filtered at full barrel strength, typically 120+ proof, delivering far more concentration, complexity, and oak driven depth.
How does it compare to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof? Both are tri annual barrel proof releases from Heaven Hill at similar age. The key difference is the mash bill: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a traditional rye recipe with peppery spice, while Larceny Barrel Proof uses wheat as the secondary grain for a softer, sweeter, more dessert leaning profile.
Where can I buy Larceny Barrel Proof online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
