We went back to three bourbons from our earliest Tortured Bourbon reviews—Widow Jane Baby Jane, Uncle Nearest 1884, and Larceny Barrel Proof A124—and tasted them completely blind. Two years later, did our palates change, did the rankings move, and were we wrong the first time?

Kick off your week with the very first Quick Shot Monday from Tortured Bourbon! In five minutes or less, Heather and B taste Larceny Barrel Proof A125 — Heaven Hill’s bold wheated bourbon release for January 2025. Is this barrel proof powerhouse worth the hype? Read our blog and watch the full video to find out.

In this Tortured Bourbon showdown, Heather and B tackle three Larceny Barrel Proof bottles—A124, C920, and C924—breaking down their confusing codes, tasting each batch live, and ranking them using their signature system. Are they bourbon… or robots?

In this Tortured Bourbon showdown, Heather and B compare the easy-drinking Larceny Small Batch with a bold, barrel-proof Private Barrel Pick. It’s Heaven Hill’s wheated mash bill at two very different octanes—one mellow and approachable, the other fiery and full of personality. Along the way, they uncork the legend of John E. Fitzgerald, the original rickhouse thief, and decide which bottle still steals the show.