Not only is it delicious, it’s unique. This release marks the first time any spirit in the Beam portfolio was aged in ex-tequila casks, and it is–to my palate–an historically powerful bourbon that’s beneficially tamed because of that.
I’ve tasted better Booker’s releases for my palate, but there isn’t much to nitpick with this one, especially if you’re a fan of Beam’s drier and more peppery barrel-proof bourbons. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love Jimmy Russell?
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The James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Clermont, KY) has announced the first innovation coming from Booker’s Bourbon since 2019 – Booker’s Bourbon ‘The Reserves’. Highlights The 2024 expression is the first of a new, annual limited-release series by Freddie Noe (8th Generation Beam Master Distiller) to commemorate his grandaddy, 6th Generation Master Distiller Booker Noe, and […]
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Per usual, this Booker’s aroma is like the others: powerfully spicy and meant to warn that keeping the glass a few inches from one’s nose is wise.
COPY DIRECTLY FROM BOOKER’S PRESS RELEASE The final and fourth batch of 2022 is named in honor of Booker Noe’s dad, the original Frederick Booker Noe, better known as “Pinkie” to his family and friends. Although no one is quite sure where Pinkie’s nickname came from, he is remembered as someone who always followed his […]
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Bookers 2021-04 “Noe Strangers Batch” was the last batch released in 2021 and we have yet to see batch 01 of 2022 come out so as of writing, this is the most current batch. 2021 was a weird year for a lot of reasons, but in the whiskey world it brought about some odd Booker’s. […]
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The end of 2021, and beginning of 2022, were hectic to say the least, so I’m a bit behind on new samples, like this Booker’s 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch”. To address this and get some of these samples done I’m taking a brief break from the Glenmorangie super vertical to hit some of the more recent […]
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Booker’s Bourbon has announced their latest release titled 2021 – 04, “Noe Stranger’s Batch.” This is the fourth Booker’s release this year and is named to celebrate Booker Noe… From Fred Noe, Beam Family 7th Generation Master Distiller… …
The third release of the Booker’s® Bourbon 2021 Collection is Booker’s Batch 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch.” This batch honors the homeplace of 6th Generation Master Distiller Booker Noe along with several other generations of Beam family members. PROOF: 125.5 AGE: 6 years, 5 months PRICING & RELEASE: MSRP $89, October launch, limited release. NAME INSPIRATION “Bardstown […]
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