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

Love Booker’s but have to say this is my least favorite. The nose is good, spice and sweetness, but the mouth is very astringent.

Allowing myself plenty of time to let this whiskey settle in my glencairn glass. The whiff of alcohol is intense right away. 10 minutes later... Nose: (Suprisingly) old oak; almost like a dusty oak. Hints of vanilla, spice and caramel. Some sort of fruit I'm picking up; almost like artificial banana. Prominent nut and grain flavor. Quite nice, once the fumes dissipated. Arrival: You feel the high a.b.v. right away, but it's not overbearing. New oak and char flavor. Slightly solventy, but with hints of dried fruit. Classic Booker's taste and burn. I believe this is the sweetest part of tasting this whiskey. Development: Goes from woody/oaky and nutty to bits of spice and dry cellar wood. Finish: Lingering finish and medium mouthfeel. I get hints of leathery/oily oats. Tails of on the bitter side, but that's okay with me. Overall, I feel this is a very enjoyable bourbon, though I wouldn't consider it in the dessert category. It's a very complex bourbon, which I like, and should be given time to open up and linger in the glass a bit. I'm looking forward to seeing how this opens up while in the bottle a year from now. 91/100

I’m a Booker’s fan. This expression is 124 proof, yet it doesn’t assault the nose. Instead, pleasant aromas of honey & vanilla, with hints of butter and cinnamon. Sipping neat offers a spiced brown sugar (maybe a touch of anise), and some pepper striking between the tastebuds & nostrils. Delicious oakiness.

Unctuous mouth feel, deep caramel color, vanilla and spice that transitions to dark notes of chocolate...simply delicious! At 124 ABV, this may be the the sweet spot for Bookers which tends more towards 126-127 proof...A must buy!!!

Take the classic Booker's profile and turn up the peanuts and the astringency/sharp note. Dark chocolate lingers, this has a decently long finish. Nice spice and warmth. 7/22/19

I see the appeal. Like it way better with a good amount of water at least for now. That finish.