A friend of mine acquired this bottle from a colleague who simply had no idea what it was, fortunately it wound up in the hands of some "professionals" that could appreciate it! Luckily I was able to get 3 full shots as the owner was not being too stingy. From the top it was apparent there is nothing "usual" about this bottle, the richness in spices on the nose, the heat all the way down and smooth follow through, all are unique in this from the shear potency to the incredibly smooth finish packed into the 136 proof juice. Bookers Rye is a clear example of why you can't hurry perfection, and what proper aging means to the finished product. Anyone who is a Bookers fan, a rye fan or both is going to be able to appreciate this incredible treat to some degree. The Bookers label with green print makes in abundantly clear you aren't looking at normal Bookers so when you see this bottle do not hesitate, as they are becoming more scarce by the day.