Tastes

Unpopular opinion, but this Bookers seems a bit overrated. It’s hot and the heat doesn’t match the flavor. Definitely need this one over ice because even a few drops of water didn’t make it open up or mellow out. Tobacco forward on the palate.

Sweetness on the front and hot on the back end but disapates quickly for a really nice finish. Agree that this is a different flavor profile from a lot of the other Bookers releases. Drinks well under it’s proof and opens up witn just a few drops of water.

I love Templeton Rye and buy pretty much everything they release. Their much anticipated first release of product distilled in Iowa is as expected, a little lacking. Light mouthfeel, tastes young and doesn’t quite have the depth needed for a stand alone bourbon that can be drank neat. It may be relegated to the shelf for making cocktails.

The mouthfeel is more on the lighter side. Some really nice muted sweetness on the palate and full of flavor and baking spices. Nice finish for a 107 proof.

Great nose, lots of flavor on the palate with baking spice. An easy drinker. Not sure its worth the price point.

Light mouthfeel, spearmint on the finish. Not as much depth and flavor as the 2024 release when I did a side by side.

Caramel and toffee on the nose. Beautiful chocolate caramel on the palate. Smooth finish, no hug at 99 proof. This blend is perfect and luscious!

The Blackened Double Cask Finished Rye is beautifully balanced, easy to drink neat at 90 proof and flavorful! Finished in Madiera and Rum casks the nose is sweet like a rum cake and palate is honey, a bit of spice, cinnamon, and walnut.

Neat, it’s full of baking spices and over ice it opens up a lot. Smooth finish. Don’t over-ice this as it mellows out the flavor way too much. Really enjoyed it and for a 12 year the price point and flavor is great. Cool bottle design too.