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Booker's 30th Anniversary Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
January 20, 2022 (edited January 30, 2024)
Just… wow.
Stays true enough to the profile to be readily identifiable as a Bookers, but clearly so much more even from the first taste.
Rich spiced cherry is the most prominent to me. Corn. Caramel. Dusty chaff and barn oak. Nutmeg. Dark chocolate. Each taste starts gentle and sweet and the flavor builds slowly and steadily, evolving into a crescendo of flavor and spice. That gentle start helps it drink well below the proof without sacrificing any flavor. Even poured blind, I’d bet many more folks than usual could tell that they were tasting something pretty special. Awesome stuff.
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@Ctrexman having seen what cats will do with a tongue to their own ass I have a solid appreciation for such a superlative and recognize that one does not use it lightly! I usually like, but rarely love, Bookers (somewhat influenced by what the price has floated off to these days) but just like @PBMichiganWolverine says this is a whole ‘nother level. Hope you are able to find a pour of it.
@Ctrexman I’m not even a fan of Booker’s…in fact, I find them all hot and too oaky, but I loved this particular one. Was absolutely stunning.
I love Book, think its the cats ass. This stuff must be amazing
@bigwhitemike I can imagine. Awesome opportunity getting to try it.
@ctbeck11 good friend and spirits buddy won a bottle in a Razzle. I’ve never gotten into that kind of thing but he definitely struck gold that day. It really is in such a class above the typical Bookers releases, which are already extremely good bourbons. This one was revelatory.
Wow this sounds amazing. How’d you happen upon this unicorn?