Booker's Bourbon Batch 2019-01 "Teresa's Batch"

Nose is pretty standard for a Booker’s, which to me means astringency, caramel, and sugar. This is where it deviates from the Booker’s I’ve had before. So image your quintessential Booker’s body. Strip all the flavors out of it except caramel. Imagine your quintessential Booker’s finish. Strip the flavors and the mouth feel, and replace it with saliva-flavored pop rocks. You got yourself a Teresa’s Batch. I can’t really call this iteration a loss or a win. It’s miles from my favorite entry, which is currently 2015-06. But it’s not bad, it’s just remarkably bland when compared back to back with other entries in the Booker’s line. And that finishing tongue feel.... holy crap. I mean I’ve definitely never felt anything quite like it, and it’s definitely interesting. I feel like I could hear the Rice Krispies in my mouth. I’m honestly not sure who this batch is for. Your Booker’s fans will be let down by lack of depth. Your newbies are gonna be put off by the pop rocks. Overall, I’d say this one is worth a try but not a buy. Go in with a friend.

Peanut butter and vanilla, a bit of baking spice notes towards the finish with a oaky taste typical for the age.