In no event Whiskybase B.V. gives any guarantee or accepts any liability in relation to the content, use and availability of such websites. The nose then leans towards a woody spice matrix of cinnamon sticks soaked in cherry syrup next to a slight note of anise thats more absinthe green than licorice dark. SCORE: 4/5 (good, definitely recommend ~ B+ | 87-89) *Disclosure: The sample for this bourbon review was graciously sent to me by the company without obligation. Bardstown is doing some of the most interesting blending (and contract distilling) in the game. This might be the best Bulliet on the market. The mid-palate leans creamy with light milk chocolate that leads back to the warmth with a dried red peppercorn pepperiness next to a rush of cedar boxes full of vanilla tobacco leaves with the slightest echo of menthol and dried reeds on the very deep back end. All the barrels will come from Warehouse H (where Elmer T. Lee stored his private stash of barrels back in the day) and arrive with varying proofs. The breakdown of barrel storage for Booker's "Pinkie's Batch" is as follows: 47% came from the 3rd floor of 7-story warehouse Z 36% came from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse 1 11% came from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse X 6% came from the 5th floor of 7-story warehouse Q Its really that good. Ranking batches of Booker's is, to a certain extent, a ridiculous exercise. The end leans into eggnog spices with a touch of bitter black tea, more leathery tobacco, and a whisper of fresh mint. A slight black tea bitterness takes over on the end as the nuttiness, spiciness, and sweetness all come together for a big finish with plenty of warmth and boldness. Among the more than 150 bottles considered, we sampled brands from across the country and encountered more craft expressions than ever before. That fruit and oak will carry through on the palate as hints of buttery toffee, rich vanilla, and peppery spice mingle on the tongue and set your lips abuzz. The whiskey is a blend of barrels that all lost a lot of juice to evaporation (or the angels). He actually coined the term "small batch." As is the case with all batches, Booker's son Fred selected the bourbon for this release personally in an effort to uphold his father's standards. Grannys Batch recalls a woman famous for her highballs and nut cakes at Christmas time. And a little goes a long way to spike your cocoa."Gullo. Its slightly more than what you would pay for aStagg Jr.or anElijah Craig Barrel Proofbottle. This is another bourbon that seemed to come out of nowhere this year. The spirit is aged for four years before theyre bottled individually without cutting or filtration. Its also a single barrel you can actually still find. The creaminess of the vanilla on the nose is extraordinary. The juice is a collection of a minimum of 13-year-old barrels that Eddie Russell hand-picked. Grannys Batch took 22 percent from the fourth floor, Boston Batch took 27 percent from the sixth floor, and Pigskin took 15 percent from the sixth floor. The Booker's releases reviewed since 2018 have consistently scored 90 . They are both high heat, uncut and unfiltered. The nose on this one is mildly sweet with almost earthy maple syrup next to pecans from a pie with a touch of dried apple and old leather. Bulleit Bourbon. Theres really little more you could ask for. The palate has a pecan pie vibe with the maple syrup turning into Caro syrup as the oak gets a little toasty, with rich buttery toffee and a dollop of creamy vanilla pudding. The best batch of the year turns out to be the last release of the year. Position Rank. This makes for a complex and robust flavor profile with notes of rye spice, backing spices, and oak. Those barrels are then cut down ever-so-slightly to 101 proof and bottled with their barrel number and warehouse location. One final word before we jump in, price and accessibility are not factors here. It tastes a lot similar to Knob Creek, with a more traditional bourbon flavor profile. The end is kind of long and really smoothes out, thanks to the vanilla and toffee as the peppery spice builds towards a tobacco-filled cedar box and a very distant hint of fresh mint. This bourbon has a decidedly oily texture, but hints of cocoa and touches of vanilla sweetness push that peanut butter note into the peanut butter cup space. The flavor burst you get from the palate all but disappears and instead youre left with a light vanilla and fresh new wood finish. The finish sweetens with a spoonful of fresh and floral honey as those orchard fruits affix to a mildly spicy and vanilla-forward tobacco leaf. The whiskey is distilled and has the highest alcohol content of all other brands in the Jim Beam "Small Batch Bourbon Collection.". The juice is a blend of four whiskeys three straight bourbons and one straight rye. Its one of those pours that sticks with you. Just about every distiller adds water to the final product, not to save coin, but to balance the ABV, flavor and color. This whiskey was made by Master Distiller Eddie Russell to celebrate his 40th year distilling whiskey with his dad, Jimmy Russell. (You can unsubscribe anytime). This has a mellow nose that ebbs and flows between soft maple syrup cut with cinnamon sticks, a light touch of brioche, new leather gloves, and bruised apples. Once they hit the right flavor profile, those barrels are moved to the bottom floors of other warehouses to slow the aging down. The whiskey starts off with locally sourced corn that local chefs use in their cornbread. Of course, the latter point is pretty specific to my particular palate. Beyond that, this was a Travelers Exclusive up until the pandemic. The palate dives into a dark plum jam with a spicy edge of allspice and nutmeg. Rye and baking spices on the nose carry through to the palate, where they shift pleasantly in herbal direction. The brand took the time to release its own contract distilled juice. Experience the unique blend of Booker's Noe Pinkies Batch, a premium small-batch bourbon named after Frederick Booker Noe, aka Pinkie, who was known for his love for bourbon. The entrance and use of this website and these Conditions are governed by Dutch law. If you like bookers, I feel like you would like most knob creek single barrel picks. Its deeply flavored with that finishing barrel which ends up really amping up the holiday vibes. Grannys Batch has a distinct note that Ive occasionally referred to as Beamnut butter: a peanut aroma and flavor note, which can vary from fresh roasted peanuts to peanut butter fudge. This is another one that grew on me. If youre out in Washington, give this bottle a try. News: 2 days ago Booker finished Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Bucks with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes. 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The first Black-owned and operated distillery in Louisville, Kentucky is putting out quality juice at affordable, everyday prices. After retiring in 1992, Booker went on to work as an ambassador for the company and traveled the world promoting Beam bourbon until he died in 2004.Bookers bourbon ranges in proof between 121-131 and is aged 6-8 yrs. Stellum Bourbon is the new kid on the block. This distillery-only release came out of nowhere and proved to be one of the easiest drinkers of the year. On top of all of that, its also delicious and makes for a great sipper with a little water. I mixed it into quite a few cocktails and really got to know it. The end warms a bit with the fruitiness waning towards a spicy, choco-tobacco end. The whiskey is aged for at least ten years. Theres a roundness to this sip thats enticing. Noe recommends drinking Pigskin, though, as temperatures start to drop a little and youre watching your favorite football teams this season. This opens with a rich matrix of cherry syrup, apple cores, sticky toffee, vanilla ice cream, and a thin line of wet and sweet wood. The finish really takes its time as the thick juice coats your mouth, leaving you with hints of spicy absinthe, cherry tobacco, and dark roasted coffee beans. Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 128.6 Proof: 64.3 % Vol. Parker's Heritage 27 Year 2nd Edition. That whiskey is then batched, proofed down with limestone water, and bottled. The juice spent 12-and-a-half years mellowing in warehouses C, D, K, L, and Q on floors one through three. The second aspect is the decanter. After all, it is a Tennessee whiskey instead of bourbon (per Jack Daniel's ). Pinhooks contract distilled bourbon is all about refinement. Those barrels were married and then bottles as-is with no proofing or filtration. The end lasts awhile on your palate and in your senses, leaving you warmed up and wanting more. 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