I have been Larceny around and about for many years now, but never seemed to be interested in trying it. Then one day I was flipping through a magazine and saw a 10 bourbons to try before you die list. I look through that and some of the usual suspects were in there, but one stood out...Larceny. I though to myself, oh rearrryy. The next time I was at Ralphs I bought a bottle, and was immediately excited to try it. On the label it says John E. Fitzgerald (sounds like an old school distiller name if I have ever heard one, apparently there is some other back story that is somewhat interesting if you want to look it up), Larceny, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Very Special Small Batch (in red text). Well DAMN IT lets try some. I tried some....and three months later I am finally writing this review. I'll explain. First it has an assertive smell to it, kind hits you as you are pouring. You know you are drinking a whiskey that is for sure. The first taste, it doesn't really stand out, a fairly typical bourbon. Then...it burns....IT BURNS...I was worried that maybe I sore throat or something and it wasn't getting a fair shake, so I didn't write the review and came back a couple weeks later. Same result, but I really wanted to like it...it is supposed to be a top 10?? Today, months later, and most of the bottle, I sadly have to come to the conclusion that is really is nothing special. In fact it is burns a bit too much for me. Larceny...my money was stolen! I could have just bought a number of other bourbons and had a better experiences. Sigh. To summarize:
The numbers: Thank god I got it for only $26. I have seen it for less than $20 at Bevmo.
It reminds me of...whiskey from a plastic bottle.
The verdict: For those people who like Larceny, sorry, no offense. This one is just not for me. At mid 20's I would prefer Buffalo Trace. If you live in Russia and need the burn, go right ahead.
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