Little Book Chapter 2: Noe Simple Task

Flavorful with very smooth caramel and vanilla and the burn from the Rye is awesome

On the nose: caramel, sweet tea, and soft rye. On the palate: oak, syrup, allspice and anise. On the finish: spices fade to a dry, sweet, and mild black licorice.

When I saw the expert score I thought it must be a typo. Booker makes fantastic bourbon, so even a blend is unlikely to score less than, say, Famous Grouse. Well, it’s not a typo but it is a mistake. This blend of American and Canadian whiskies somehow brings the best of both to the table: the rich Demerara of bourbon with the voluptuous spice of long-aged rye. It’s sumptuously smooth despite checking in near 60% alcohol, and gives a long, warm, rich finish. This is a combination that needn’t work-Alberta’s Dark Horse tries to marry rye and bourbon and it ends up a mess-but Booker’s Noe Simple Task has managed to hit the perfect blend. Don’t mind the expert; take a chance and enjoy!