Booker's Bourbon Batch 2018-02 Backyard BBQ

Coming back to this after a few months. If you like Bakers you’ll like this. Its profile is reminiscent of Bakers although that bourbon has a more consistent sweet bbq note. Nose: peppercorns, mint, hint of caramel Palate: vanilla spice and slight sugars but... Finish: short and dry finish Not the best Bookers has to offer but it’s a solid small batch. Reminds me of a higher proof Beam Bottled-in-bond. I prefer Bakers to this specific batch.

Bite at beginning, became much smoother as the drink went on (rocks). Enjoyed much more as I got to tasting and as it settled in.

Wow, high proof. Good mix of vanilla and rye on the nose, with a heavy rye spice on the palate. Three drops of water opens up some floral and oaky notes. Very good sipper.

Strong and bold.