Booker's Bourbon Batch 2021-03 "Bardstown Batch"

It's been really hot here for the last few days and I have switched to lighter spirits and beer. But Frank comes over with a bottle of Booker's. Bookers on a hot day can be a dangerous combination so maybe a quarter ounce. Can't turn down a taste of Bookers!! Wow! Bottle is off the shoulder and been open for a couple weeks. The nose is powerful. Caramel apple pie right off and I am only getting close to the glass. There's cinnamon, nutmeg and butter too. Very little alcohol on the nose. It amazes me that 125+ proof and just over six years can tame the alcohol so well. The palate is flavorful as well but much more of simple basic bourbon. That's OK cause the nose makes up for it. Great mouth feel at least until the tip of my tongue and lips go numb. Roof of mouth too! There's a nice long finish of cinnamon apple red hot that goes and goes. I really like this one and find it to be fairly priced at 90. Not as hard to get as some either.

Very fruity and spiced with the burn of a cask strength bourbon.

Nose: vanilla, Carmel, brown sugar and dark fruits. Palate: cherry red hots, carmels. It’s damn delicious. Finish: long lingering Kentucky hug. Overall: of all the 2021 batches of Bookers this one is to me the best of the bunch. Classic bourbon nose and bold flavors. It’s really the only one of 2021 I’d say was worth the 100 dollar price tag. Cheers y’all.

This is my first peek into the Booker's portfolio. Very nice presentation with the wooden box and inscriptions. I used to see these every now and then at my locals, but passed on them for some reason. I'm lucky to have been given this as a gift from the wife for Xmas. I was quite impressed overall. The nose was fairly complex and inviting. It reminded me of an apple turnover dusted with cinnamon. My palate first experienced what can be perceived as red hots from the elevated baking spice character and the uncut proof. When that subsided, notes of charred oak, grilled corn, and subtle leather emerged. The finish was slightly oily and long lasting which was a plus. Sweetness factor was at a minimum too. I very much enjoyed this dram overall and look forward to grabbing a future batch.

Nose of Red Apple and nutmeg hint of lemon Palate of apple rye spice and clove Finish has some heat medium

NOSE Peanut brittle, oak, dried dark fruit, x-mas spice, brown sugar, touch of citrus and vanilla taffy. A light farmy note peeks out as it opens, but it’s definitely a return to a more standard Booker’s profile. PALATE Oak, peanut brittle, x-mas spice, citrus, brown sugar, vanilla taffy and a light herbal quality This is Booker’s. I’m digging the oak-lead profile that’s balanced against spice and sweetness. FINISH Long -> Oak, dark sweets and spice fade to a warm oak.