Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B525 Review

Larceny Barrel Proof
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Batch B525
6 to 8 years old
117.4 Proof
SRP: $65 / 750ml
Review

Please enjoy our Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B525 Review with guest reviewer John Spicer! Join us as John and I both taste this bourbon and compare notes.

The lowest proofed Larceny Barrel Proof since 2021.

Larceny Barrel Proof debuted as a regular triannual release starting in 2020 but this wasn’t the first time we had seen barrel proofed Larceny.  Prior to 2020, Heaven Hill did release Larceny Barrel Proof as a single barrel product which came with a much higher SRP, $120, than today’s current batched releases.  Larceny uses Heaven Hill’s standard wheated bourbon mash bill which consists of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.  As for the age of the whiskey, the back label says that the whiskey is 6 to 8 years old. So, what’s this latest Batch B525 release like?

Tasting Notes – Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B525

Let’s taste it:

🛏 Rested for 15 minutes in a Glencairn

👉🏻Nose:
John: Fresh toast and roasted nuts up front that became more sweet with notes of a sticky bun and light oak
Ed: Fairly sweet, with confectionary-like flavors of butterscotch, brown sugar and lightly burnt caramel. There are also dark cherries and a touch of tart orange citrus with mild light oak in the background. The alcohol vapor is appropriate for the proof.

👉🏻Taste:
John: Roasted nuts and burnt caramel along with graham crackers. There’s also a bit of astringency and leather lurking in the background
Ed: Mildly sweet, with sweet caramel and continuing dark cherries and tart orange citrus. There’s also a touch of barrel char and developing tannins.

👉🏻Finish:
John: Sweetness dominates with candied nuts and cinnamon Red Hots.
Ed: Rapidly increasing white pepper spice, with some hot cinnamon as well as lingering brown sugar and sweet caramel. Progressively dry with mild tannins and a bit of dry wood and char towards the end. The finish is long, with lingering flavors.

Summary

John: This release is gentler than many of the previous releases with more than enough sweetness to balance out the bit of astringency that still resides making this an enjoyable whiskey.  If you’ve been burned by Larceny before, I recommend giving this batch a try. 
Ed: Larceny Barrel Broof Bourbon Batch B525 has characteristics that I expect from a Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon, albeit, a bit subdued and with somewhat thinner body. It does not have as full and rich flavors as it’s sibling, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B525, nor as some of the older versions of this expression, or other higher proof wheated bourbons for that matter.

Conclusion – Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B525 Review

John and I may have picked up different notes along the way, but we agree that Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B525 is an enjoyable pour that shows a gentler, more easygoing side of the series. While it isn’t as bold or rich as some past batches, it still offers solid depth and balance, though with a bit of a lighter body. For those who may have passed on Larceny Barrel Proof in the past or weren’t fans before, this release could be a pleasant surprise. For long‑time fans, it’s a chance to experience a different take on a familiar favorite—though you might find it a bit “thinner” than some of the older releases. Have you tried Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B525? What did you think? Cheers! 🥃

We hope you enjoyed our Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B525 Review with guest reviewer John Spicer! If you would like to learn more about wheated bourbons, check out our article Wheated Bourbon: The Ultimate Guide. To read about other version of this bourbon, read our Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon C922 Review and our Larceny Bourbon Review (92 Proof)!

About The Reviewer: John Spicer was a Scotch drinker who became obsessed with Kentucky’s native spirit during a charity Bourbon dinner back in 2010. Since that moment, he has spent his free time expanding his knowledge about whiskey, touring distilleries, and reviewing whiskies. John is a long-time member, and current President, of Cleveland Bourbon Club and is also a founding member of the Bourbon Capital Guild. While residing in Ohio, you will often find him at his second home in Bardstown, KY where he enjoys being as close to the distilleries as possible.

Note: This sample was graciously provided by Heaven Hill Distillery for our review. We appreciate it!

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