How's Larceny Doing?

[WsmataU]

If I could convince HH marketing (Or any of the distillers) of one bottle that would have a great spot on todays market, it would be a 10 yr bonded wheater (what Centennial used to be). If they could keep it at ~ $50 I would buy it as a regular pour. Unfortunately the way age statements are dropping like flies, I don't think the supply system can support it.

[mosugoji64]

If I could convince HH marketing (Or any of the distillers) of one bottle that would have a great spot on todays market, it would be a 10 yr bonded wheater (what Centennial used to be). If they could keep it at ~ $50 I would buy it as a regular pour. Unfortunately the way age statements are dropping like flies, I don't think the supply system can support it.

That's a great idea. Even if they don't have stocks to make it an everyday bottle, an intermittent release like ECBP would be welcome.

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[Pirate762]

I really like it. Both straight and with, hold on, ginger ale and Diet Dr. Pepper. Both with a lime wedge. I will buy it a lot at the rebated cost, which is about $17.00/1.75 for me. The only problem is the rebate is limited to one per name/household/address.

Happy New Year to all,

Jim

[squire]

Time to dial up a few friends, preferably non drinking friends.

[P&MLiquorsEric]

I really like it. Both straight and with, hold on, ginger ale and Diet Dr. Pepper. Both with a lime wedge. I will buy it a lot at the rebated cost, which is about $17.00/1.75 for me. The only problem is the rebate is limited to one per name/household/address.

Happy New Year to all,

Jim

Fill it out for friends as a gift. I have heard you can misspell both name and address to get an extra rebate or two.

[Jackinbox]

If I could convince HH marketing (Or any of the distillers) of one bottle that would have a great spot on todays market, it would be a 10 yr bonded wheater (what Centennial used to be). If they could keep it at ~ $50 I would buy it as a regular pour. Unfortunately the way age statements are dropping like flies, I don't think the supply system can support it.

They still make Very Special Old Fitzgerald which is age stated at 12 years, although it's not bonded. I don't have the bottle in front of me at the moment but I believe it's 90 proof. I like it better than Larceny or OFBIB although it's priced a little higher ($30). I haven't seen it anywhere in Indy but I picked up a couple of bottles at TPS a few weeks ago.

[black mamba]

Yes, VSOF12 is 90 proof. Good stuff, especially if you let it breath a while, like most wheaters.

[fishnbowljoe]

The bottles of Larceny I have in my cabinet, and the one that I have open are all doing just fine. :grin:

Wait for it…………...

[WsmataU]

They still make Very Special Old Fitzgerald which is age stated at 12 years, although it's not bonded. I don't have the bottle in front of me at the moment but I believe it's 90 proof. I like it better than Larceny or OFBIB although it's priced a little higher ($30). I haven't seen it anywhere in Indy but I picked up a couple of bottles at TPS a few weeks ago.

Yeah, but I don't think the distribution on VSOF is very wide. I rarely find it outside KY (which ay mean I just need to get back to KY more often)

[WsmataU]

The bottles of Larceny I have in my cabinet, and the one that I have open are all doing just fine. :grin:

Wait for it…………...

But in extreme peril!

[fishnbowljoe]

But in extreme peril!

Now that's funny.

Luckily I've opened a few other bottles recently, so I think I'll be okay for a while. But you never know. I do plan on visiting my local store soon. I know they have the Larceny, I just have to see if they have the new round of rebates too. I'll probably end up grabbing a couple of more bottles regardless. :grin:

Cheers! Joe

[sutton]

Haven't seen VSOF in these parts - for those of you who can find it, how does it compare to the Weller 12? They are both 90 proof, no?

I'm going to get another Larceny, rebate or not, to compare to some store selection OWA I have - I'd love to get a VSOF to compare to it as well.

[black mamba]

I find VSOF a little more buttery, while W12 is a little woodier. These are subtle differences, not big ones.

[Conquistador]

Haven't seen VSOF in these parts - for those of you who can find it, how does it compare to the Weller 12? They are both 90 proof, no?

I'm going to get another Larceny, rebate or not, to compare to some store selection OWA I have - I'd love to get a VSOF to compare to it as well.

I find VSOF a little more buttery, while W12 is a little woodier. These are subtle differences, not big ones.

In addition to black mamba's notes on both VSOF and W12, I get the classic HH house style notes of herbaceous flavors (grassy, menthol) in the VSOF. I also get more barrel char flavor from W12.

[suntour]

Really, I personally dont find them to be all that similar. I do get a 'gum' or 'candy' flavor from the VSOF I don't necessarily find in W12 and I also find that VSOF lacks some of the complexity good bottles of W12 often have.

That said they don't sell W12 in this state so I am only going off of recollection.

[PaulO]

I've only seen VSOF in KY. I picked up 3 bottles several years ago. The first bottle I opened, I thought was ok. I think the problem was that I was comparing it to some of the older W12 with the embossed wheat on the bottle. After a good amount of time passed, I opened the second VSOF. This time, I liked it much more. I really tried to make it last. I'd say VSOF compares favorably to current W12 or the last ORVW 90 I tried. Next time in KY, I'll be looking for both VSOF and Larceny.

[Harry in WashDC]

Just deposited my $10.00 Larceny rebate check. I loved getting paid to drink it, especially because I liked it.