Booker's Bourbon Batch 2019-02 "Shiny Barrel Batch"

Neck pour in a GC. N(4): Sweet warm peanuts. Coats the nose. Dark cherries. Vanilla. Don’t put your nose too deep or the hairs will singe. Very distinct flavors P(4.5): oh sweet goodness. No burn as it sits on the tongue. Imagine honey coating the tongue. Different types of sweets. Berries. Honey. Brown sugar. Vanilla. Pear. Not complex but bold F(5): bear Kentucky hug. Ooooh it’s so warm but not harsh. Spicy. Peanuts. Vanilla. Long and intense. Very drying.

Peanuts/Oak/Spice

Nutty. Spicy finish w chocolate/brown sugar immediately. Great for sipping with a splash of water.

A good Bourbon, but not a great Bourbon especially at the premium price point. Not enough viscosity, flavor, and complexity to back up the significant burn IMO. Has plenty of the Beam funk as noted in the other reviews which is its most unique characteristic. Overall, I like it, but don’t like it enough to purchase another bottle for 80 bucks. If this 6-year old dram was priced correctly at $50-$60 I would always have one on hand. WT Rare Breed is money better spent.

See why they call this a sippin whiskey! Wow!

So good. Smooth, buttery, subtle. Everything you could ask for in a 60$ bourbon.

Outstanding!!! Incredible balance of oak, leather, brown sugar and baking spices. Literally explodes and coats your palate with all of its goodness...Spice hits you at the front and mid while the sweetness then provides a wonderfully long finish. One of my favorite Booker’s offerings in a long time. Best enjoyed neat..Cheers!