Tastes

High sweet corn content on the nose. Very mild, so much so, the spice and heat you get on the first sip will surprise you. But the sweetness is there with it. Candy corn lingers long on the finish. Still very much Maker's Mark. A definite step up from the Maker's I've called my "go to" bourbon for 28 years. This is so under-appreciated, truly delicious.

I haven't seen this one for sale in stores. Had it while waiting for a table at McCormick and Schmicks in Kansas City one night. Maybe the most aromatic Bookers I've come across. Nice vanilla and spice flavor and smooth but short finish. Very good.

Old Town Liquor, Louisville, KY, 6 seared french cuvee, 2 roasted french mocha, 2 toasted french spice. 110 proof Smokey, sweet and fruity on the nose. Oily feel in the mouth. Very smoky and spicy at first fading to slightly yeasty and a distinct coffee candy on the finish. I haven't been a big fan of Makers 46 and other Private Select versions I've tried have been good but not great. This one stood out. Much more complex than standard Maker's. I really like this bourbon. Unfortunately, Old Town sold out of this and has not made more. I look forward to their next selection.

One of the lesser Booker's I've tried. A distinct bitterness on the palate.

A classic Booker's. Very nice aroma, flavorful but smooth. This and Sip A While (2017-4) which has a lot more vanilla spice are the best of a good year.

Solid rye for the price. Classic rye flavor.

Unique, but a bit hollow. Very Woody at first but fades fast on the finish. Not much in the nose.

Everything you want a rye to be. Nice on the nose, slight cherry aroma. Mild clove spice and the proof brings home a warm punch in the chest. This is a solid rye.