Both of these bottles are probably aged right around the 7 year mark (rumor has it the Larceny BP may be as high as 9 years old) and only 13 proof points separate them, but I wanted to see if the flavors truly warrants an increase in price of almost 100%.. Larceny vs Maker's Mark: Comparison. Larceny Small Batch: Features inviting aromas of banana bread, vanilla, and butterscotch, with a palate that includes banana, caramel, and oak. The finish brings caramel and oak spice at 92 proof. It provides a sweet and spicy wheated profile, offering value for its price.
How is Larceny Bourbon Made. Step 1 — Grain Handling & Milling — Larceny uses a secret recipe which includes the selection and grinding of the corn, malted barley, wheat, and rye.. Step 2 — Mashing — The mash bill is added to Kentucky limestone water and set to the perfect temperature to create a porridge-like mash.. Step 3 — Sour Mash — To sour mash, distillate from the previous.. Round 1: History. The history of Maker's Mark goes back to 1954. The brand began distilling in Loretto, Kentucky, when Bill Samuels, Sr., purchased the Burk's Distillery.