Tastes

I'd just say that it's OK.... nothing exciting but it was worth a try. It would probably make for a decent cocktail whiskey. If you're looking for something around the same price point, give Elmer Lee a try.

Definitely an enjoyable bourbon to sip on. I would probably give it a 3 star if it wasn't such a good value for the $32 it costs. I'll definitely pick up another bottle at that price.

As far as single barrel bourbons go, this is tops. I'm a huge fan of its depth of flavor. The finish is long and the flavor and aromas of the whiskey last all the way through. Lots of spice, some oak and leather scent on the nose along with a great touch of char/smoke. Deep sweetness that isn't overpowering and of course lots of vanilla. The nose has just a bit too much alcohol on it for me but if you add just a couple drops of water to open it up, it's really an incredibly complex whiskey. One that I am always happy to have on the shelf.

Ok. There's Bookers and then there's Bookers Batch 2015-1. Best bourbon I've had, easily. I tried it neat first but at almost 130 proof it had quite a bit of burn to it. Adding a single ice chip to it to soften that and opened up the whiskey like an explosion of caramel syrup. The palate is full bodied with oak and spices. The finish ghosts in after a few seconds with leather and oak and cinnamon.

Really well made for the price. Goes down smooth with a single ice cube