Little Book Chapter 3: The Road Home

Buttered cinnamon toast that was cooked a bit too long. Spiced pipe tobacco, too. Smells how I’d want to, ya feel? Also, had to abandon ship a little early BC my ex-girlfriend walked into the bar I was in the night I’m proposing? I don’t really taste the proof...except maybe a slight burn on the finish. It’s surprisingly not-complex. But, enjoyable. Kinda snickerdoodle-y. Look, I had a thought of what this would taste like, and it didn’t super do that. Always kind of afraid the bartender didn’t give me what I asked for when I didn’t see the pour???

I couldn’t disagree more with the distiller reviewer here. Describing this as smoky and fruity with no structure is extremely puzzling to me. I get the beam peanut brittle, chai tea spice, cinnamon, honey, and clove on there nose. The proof is definitely apparent but isnt distracting or overwhelming. The palate offers a kick of rye spice up front quickly followed by a sweetness of brown sugar and caramel to balance out the sip. The finish has hints of bananas foster, vanilla icing and creme brûlée. While I think there are some batches of bookers and KC 14-15 store picks that are marginally better than this, an 81 ranking is way off and the description of smokiness and floral notes perplex me even further. There is some rye spice in here but I just don’t even come close to those notes here. I’d love for another reviewer to restate this as I believe it is a quality offering and worth $89-99 if you enjoy bakers/bookers beam in general

This is fantastic. Hard to believe it's over 120 proof. I get almost no alcohol on the nose or palate. Lots of vanilla cream, burnt sugar and cinnamon on the nose. Creamy mouthfeel with no alcohol burn. Creme Brulee, cinnamon, cherry syrup and oak on the palate with a hint of mint that leaves your mouth tingling. Long, medium-dry finish. This doesn't punch you in the mouth like Booker's, it caresses your taste buds and leaves you begging for more.

Glencairn neat at Breezy's, then another strong pour in a little Bowman snifter neat at home, both courtesy of - and along with - Matt the Lion. Spicy yet smooth, alcohol well masked, just delicious. Great mouth-coating spices, with vanilla and char adding to the punch. This is like a super Baker's cask strength blend for me. Awesome. 11/16/19 Edit: I liked it enough to drive today after work to a pop-up VA ABC holiday kiosk at a busy mall (torture, just torture) to buy a bottle after having tasted it. $124.99 is a tough ask, but on this one, I was happy to pay it.

Very good, smooth for the proof. Would buy if I ever find it.

Fruity, Silky, Smooth, and aromatic. Flavors of Vanilla, Caramel, Honey, or (Brown Sugar- there’s a special sweetness noted). Absolutely tasty.