Larrikin 7-Year-Old American Light Whiskey Review – 143.6 HAZMAT Proof!

Larrikin Bourbon Co.
American Light Whiskey
7-Year-Old Single Barrel
Cask Strength (143.6 Proof)
SRP: $99
Review

Please enjoy our Larrikin 7-Year-Old American Light Whiskey Review! (To watch our review on YouTube, click here.)

Larrikin Releases A Hazmat Light Whiskey

Larrikin Bourbon Co. “brings an Aussie edge to the heart of Kentucky, crafting award-winning whiskeys with character, courage, and a wink of irreverence” according to the brand. That’s certainly true with their latest release, a “HAZMAT” 7-year-old American Light Whiskey, which was distilled in Kentucky.

Larrikin American Light Whiskey is a 7-year-old, single-barrel, cask-strength release bottled at 143.6 proof. It is made from 85% corn and 15% malted barley, with no additional grains. As an American Light Whiskey, it was distilled to a higher proof than traditional bourbon (between 160 and less than 190 proof) and aged in used oak barrels. Light Whiskey became an official U.S. category in 1968 and began appearing on shelves in the early 1970s. It was designed to compete with vodka as well as imported whiskeys that often emphasized lighter flavor profiles.

This release debuted publicly at Bourbon on the Banks in October 2025.

The Melbourne Mule

As part of this review, we also prepared a Melbourne Mule cocktail, as suggested by the brand, using the Fat Wombat Aussie Style Hard Ginger Beer and other ingredients that they graciously sent to me. We followed Larrikin’s recipe, and combined 2 ounces of Larrikin American Light Whiskey and ½ ounce lime juice over ice, filled the remainder of the glass with Fat Wombat Aussie Style Hard Ginger Beer, and finally garnished our mule with dried citrus provided by the brand.

Fat Wombat Aussie Style Hard Ginger Beer is a 5% ABV, 190-calorie hard ginger beer produced in partnership with Against The Grain Brewery, available wherever RTDs are sold and also on tap at the distillery.

Details: Larrikin American Light Whiskey 7-Year Single Barrel Cask Strength Review

• Brand: Larrikin Bourbon Co.
• Whiskey Type: American Light Whiskey
• Age: 7 Years
• Barrel: Single Barrel
• Proof: 143.6 (Cask Strength)
• Mash Bill: 85% corn, 15% malted barley
• Distillation: Distilled in Kentucky
• Oak Regimen: Aged in used oak barrels
• Price: $99 (750 mL)
• Availability: Debuted October 2025 at Bourbon on the Banks

Tasting Notes: Larrikin American Light Whiskey 7-Year-Old Single Barrel Cask Strength Review

🛏 Rested: 15 minutes in a Glencairn glass

👉🏻 Nose: Fairly sweet, vanilla, creamy caramel, cookie dough, sweet pears and tart orange citrus with hints of milk chocolate; subtle oak; alcohol vapor noticeable but appropriate for the proof.
👉🏻 Taste: Moderately sweet; vanilla and sweet caramel; tart orange citrus soon after.
👉🏻 Finish: Tart orange citrus, considerable growing capsaicin spice, lingering mild sweetness; somewhat dry; mild oak and char; long, with lingering heat, a dry mouthfeel, spice, mild oak and citrus. There is a lasting deep warmth.

In the Melbourne Mule, the Larrikin 7-Year-Old American Light Whiskey blended perfectly with the Fat Wombat Hard Ginger Beer and the citrus. In spite of its high proof, the mule was dangerously easy to drink. Of course, if you are in the mood for a lower proof beverage, the Fat Wombat Hard Ginger Beer is delicious on its own!

Summary: Larrikin 7-Year-Old American Light Whiskey Review

There is much more to this whiskey than just an eye-popping high alcohol content. Overall, Larrikin 7 Year Light Whiskey is a very enjoyable, complex pour. It has a pleasant combination of sweet rich flavors and fruits in the nose, with a continuation of most of those flavors into the palate. While the long finish takes on a bit of a drier and spicier character than the nose and palate, it adds a nice bit of layered complexity.

Conclusion

Don’t let the name deceive you; Larrikin 7-Year-Old Light Whiskey is anything but light. It is a flavorful, full-bodied pour which is perfect for a cold winter day. Or for a hot day, in a Melbourne mule.

Have you tried the Larrikin American Light Whiskey? What did you think? Cheers!🥃

We hope you have enjoyed our Larrikin 7-Year-Old American Light Whiskey Review! Next, why not read our reviews of these other Larrikin whiskeys: Larrikin Cigar Lounge Bourbon Review and Larrikin Rosewater Bourbon Review.

Note: This sample was graciously provided by the Brand for my review. I appreciate it!

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