Larceny - One Armed Bandit (Julia's Pick)

Nose - vanilla, light maple syrup, hint of artificial cherry, grain alcohol, light green grass Mouth - medium to light density, sweet, vanilla and molasses, white pepper balance, soft wheat feel, traditional wheat smooth. A little more complexity than a Larceny shelver. Get a late touch of baking spices. Slight spearmint. Adding a splash of water mellows the heat, opens it up, brings out more spice, more light pine and oak, but also makes it less interesting. Finish - interesting, but not overly complex. Sweet, berry, small bite of spice, modest heat but enjoyable. Heat gets less modest with subsequent sips. Tongue and cheek numbness lingers. Not a punch of wow, but decent staying power. Touch of peanut on the linger. Overall - a great entry sipper. Doesn’t meet my definition of bourbon profiles. But I’d reach for it on an entry experimental night. Feels a little young, but refined for its age.

If I were introducing a friend to bourbon, I’d likely pull out this bottle. Light, approachable, and (as much as I hate the word) SMOOTH. The nose is welcoming but not particularly strong. The palate has a subtle complexity of sweetness with a little spice. The finish heats up a bit but flavor profile remains consistent throughout. Overall, a light and enjoyable pour that can be appreciated by both newcomers and bourbon snobs alike.

Very smooth and enjoyed this one, first time trying it and would def get a bottle.