Little Book Chapter 2: Noe Simple Task

Little Book 2018, the second edition. I missed the first and I’ll probably never get a hold of it. So this is my first go at this line. Canadian rye, Canadian whisky, and Kentucky Rye. Should be an interesting blend. Nose: Caramel, mint chocolate, vanilla, pistachio. Bready notes. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon. Big oak. A touch of maple sweetness. Rye is dominant. Some similarities with Willett 4, which I love. Good stuff here. Palate: Caramel, vanilla, cola, and cocoa. Plenty of punch: all the ginger, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, oak. Rye bread. Milk chocolate and fudge. Some cherry. A bit green and grassy, but not in a way that suggests youth. No shortage of heat, sweetness, and spice. Very enjoyable palate. Finish: Mammoth finish. A blast of oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Caramel and vanilla. Beast of a finish. Long as they come, and reminiscent of Booker’s. As a stand alone, this is a great dram. It’s different than anything I’ve had before. Features what I believe to be the oldest whisky I’ve had (40 Y.O. Canadian Rye)—and under $100. Solid from beginning to end, and boasts a titanic finish. Lower ABV than any Booker’s variant with a finish that can stand up to the best of any Booker’s batch. Great showcasing of blended whiskey, Canadian rye/whiskey, and American rye. This one crosses several categories, many of which are under-appreciated. Well done, Beam.

$120 worth of disappointment. Practically un-drinkable. Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s good.

Being a Bookers fan, I have wanted to like this. But every time I revisit my bottle, I am disappointed. Light on the front, harsh, unrefined long finish on the other side. Nothing interesting about it. Definitely not worth it, especially for the price.

This is 4 months after opening. Great sweet vanilla nose with rich palate-hint of cough syrup, baking spice, vanilla, rye. Finish is perfect. Great mouth feel. Very good!

Got to sample this for my buddy's 40th birthday. Came in a similar box as Booker's, just black. Beautiful presentation. Seeing the ratings from others, my expectations were pretty low. Tasted in GC. No waiting around and neck pour. N(3): Some type of citrus fruit soda. Other bright crisp fruits. Not complex. Does not nose like a 110 proof at all. P(5): The coating was so thick and cool. Flavor bomb. Bright fruits. Honey. Hint of rye spice. Very well rounded. Couldn't pick out much bourbon flavors other than vanilla. F(4.25): Rye bread. Oak spice. Orange creamsicle. Medium finish. I wish it was longer because it was so good. Overall: I've never tasted anything like this. Got me real interested in Canadian rye, because there's a 40 year old in it. Next type of whiskey I'm jumping into. Highly recommend if you want something different. Giving it a score bump because of the uniqueness. I would definitely pick it up if I can find it at MSRP. Be careful, very easy drinker and super flavorful.

Burn!!!!! Nose and mid is great but the burn is strong.