Booker's Bourbon Batch 2021-02 "Tagalong Batch"

Tastes like Bookers. So it is not a let down. Standard flavor profile. Rich flavor, deep color, and “hot” as hell. Now, I’ve had the Birthday edition a few years ago and that was really special. This isn’t special but it is exactly what I wanted in my collection. Bookers was missing. Worth the money.

Subtle Booker’s peanut flavor that mellows out quickly to full, spicy flavors. It’s nice to see this and Donahoe’s stray away from the extreme peanut flavors from last year’s batches. Definitely a spicier bookers, but not in a bad way.

I haven't had this yet and probably won't since my guess and based on reactions is this one isn't close to 21-01. That bottle is fantastic. What I am here to say is, I belive Bookers as a brand needs a revamp. Not so much in packaging but in batching and distribution. The main reason I stay away from Bookers most of the time is I love when things are complete. I can't keep up with all these releases. I think they need a spring and fall release and just have more of it. That way there is more time to get it right. Even if that means the distribution of Bookers is suspended for 2 years. Let those stocks age make Bookers at least 8 years old minimum and have 2 per year. Dont make it an LE do what Stagg jr does and you will find more acclaim.

A more fruity, leather and spice bookers this time around. Just wish it wasn’t so damn expensive. Oh well. Take my money yet again Mr Noe.

I love bookers. The 2018-03 got me started on my bourbon journey. This new batch is so off-profile and…wrong. Its bitter with the taste of ethanol, but no real heat. Not much peanut, I’d say weak cinnamon and strange herbal notes on the finish. The price increases and the hit or miss batching is literally killing bookers as a brand. Looks like its back to knob creek for me…