One of the most expensive bottles by the Booker's is the Booker's Batch 2018-02 'Backyard BBQ' Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750 ml which starts from $2745. The juice in this bottle is a blend of five bourbons of varying ages between five and nine years old made with Heaven Hills classic mash bill of 78 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and ten percent rye. Its one of those bourbons that I wish more people knew about and had a chance to try. Only letters and optionally some numbers and/or underscores. This whiskey is all about the blending process that Stellum employs to make this special and award-winning bourbon. These releases never fail to wow and this year was no different. But what can I say? The Booker's releases reviewed since 2018 have consistently scored 90 . The last few years, Rare Breed from Wild Turkey has all anyone in bourbon seems to talk about. Order Booker's 2022-03 "Pinkies Batch" Bourbon online at sudsandspirits.com and have it shipped to your door nationwide. The taste veers away from that with deeply stewed apples that are almost a warm apple sauce with cinnamon, clove, and allspice kicking up some heat as minor notes of marzipan, cornmeal, and cacao lurk far in the background. The yeasts at play are delicate fruit, spice essence, and floral essence. The barrels ranged from 12 to 16 years old, making this a fairly old bourbon, all things considered. Its the highest proof bourbon in the Jim Beam small batch collection. The juice in this case is from the barrels that need no cutting with water and are perfect as-is, straight from the barrel. This limited edition drop is the best example of how heritage, prowess, and crafty vibes combine to make one of the easiest sipping bourbons of the year. A community driven website built by and for whisky enthusiasts. The reproduction and publishing (of parts of) the content of this website for non personal and/or commercial use, in whatever form, or in whatever way, is prohibited without the prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. While others rejoiced to drink bourbon at age 21, Booker was thrilled to start making the stuff. The 100 Best Bourbon Whiskeys Of 2022, Ranked We Put A Whole Bunch Of Bourbons To A Giant Blind Test And Discovered Some Absolute Gems The Affordable Vs Expensive Blind Bourbon Bottle Battle. That fruit and oak will carry through on the palate as hints of buttery toffee, rich vanilla, and peppery spice mingle on the tongue and set your lips abuzz. Sure theres better barrel proof bourbons on the market, but its nice to know that any day of the week you can walk into a liquor store and pick up a bottle of Booker's and enjoy it when the mood hits you. The taste is warm but slightly rummy with a clear eggnog note acting as a driving force, leading towards hints of black licorice next to creamy toffee next to hefty chocolate bars filled with nougat and walnuts. The seven-year barrels were finished by Beam in Amarone red wine casks before this batch was put together, proofed, and bottled. Every bar cart should have at least one Wilderness Trail on it. The best batch of the year turns out to be the last release of the year. The whiskey is a blend of barrels that all lost a lot of juice to evaporation (or the angels). But the task of trying each bottle is just the kind of burden were willing to shoulder for you folks out there, who may be tracking down things to drink at the close of the 2020 year. Behind it lingers the smell of oak, light floral notes, and a solid nutty scent. The duo worked long and hard to create multiple whiskey expressions, which Bob Dylan taste-tested and granted final approval on. This bourbon from Alabama seemed to come out of nowhere this year and shook up the whole scene. Booker's delivered a long light lingering finish. Create an account and indulge yourself in the world of whisky. Theres a sense of the woody spices thats more akin to cinnamon sticks once stirred in hot apple cider, leaving you with a dry note of spicy tobacco. Booker's Bourbon first came to be when Booker would hand select barrels to give as holiday gifts for friends. The nose opens with subtle notes of soft wood and worn leather next to light touches of dark berries, orange oils, egg nog spice, and slight toffee sweetness. That light yet buttery cream puff drives towards a slight shortbread vibe with toasted cinnamon sticks, moist cherry tobacco, more vanilla cream, and a soft echo of dried smoked stone fruits. It was a great year for bourbon releases and this simply ended up among the top tier. And . The juice is aged in Ozark oak for four years and then finished in oak from Minnesota for another year, all under that blazing West Texas sunshine. Thats just the nose. The brand took the time to release its own contract distilled juice. That being said, if you try just a handful of these bourbons, youll be glad you did. Therefore no rights can be derived from the information on this website. 4 from 1 User Rating. Mix this into a cocktail or pour it over some rocks and youll be set. These barrel blends from Heaven Hill are meant to highlight the precise quality of the distillerys prowess from grain to bottle. Its Wild Turkey with no flaws. That makes the barrels that go into this expression super rare. Right after that initial taste, my mouth was instantly warmed, as I could feel the heat of the bourbon quickly encompassing every corner of my mouth. The second aspect is the decanter. The original barrel proof bourbon stands up to the test of time. 3. One final word before we jump in, price and accessibility are not factors here. Those barrels were then vatted and just proofed to 110 before bottling in half-bottles. After retiring in 1992, Booker went on to work as an ambassador for the company and traveled the world promoting Beam bourbon until he died in 2004.Bookers bourbon ranges in proof between 121-131 and is aged 6-8 yrs. This years release is a whiskey that was warehoused in spring 2007. I was surprised I wasnt blown away with a bold finish considering this bourbon had so much bite up front in the initial palate. Theres really little more you could ask for. Boston Batch is described as a history-making batch of Bookers because its the first time Freddie Noe assisted his dad on the selection (formally, anyway). 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Therefore, they are often times compared head-to-head. I also thought this would end up my favorite bourbon of the year since it marries Kentucky and Ireland. New Riff always delivers. The MGP of Indiana (now Ross & Squibb) signature bourbon is comprised of nine percent 2005 bourbon with a 21 percent high-rye mash, five percent 2006 bourbon with a very high-rye mash of 36 percent of the sticky grain, 19 percent 2006 bourbon with the same 21 percent high-rye mash, 13 percent 2008 bourbon with that 21 percent rye mash, and 54 percent 2008 bourbon with the 36 percent high-rye mash. Well done, Pigskin. All the barrels will come from Warehouse H (where Elmer T. Lee stored his private stash of barrels back in the day) and arrive with varying proofs. Booker's Bourbon Whiskey $17.04 - $799.99 Booker's Little Book Bourbon $84.99 - $799.99 Booker's Bluegrass $176.99 - $199.00 Booker's Bourbon Noe Secret $139.89 - $199.99 Booker's 30th Anniversary Bourbon $143.74 - $7500.00 Booker's 2017-02 Blue Knights Batch Booker's Front Porch Batch Booker's Bourbon Batch 2017-04, Sip Awhile $149.99 - $189.00 High Wheat Bourbon . We forgive you if you cant keep up (we barely can!). This distillery-only release came out of nowhere and proved to be one of the easiest drinkers of the year. This is delightful and one of the most unique expressions on this list. The juice in the bottle is New Riffs standard bourbon mash of 65 percent corn, 30 percent rye, and five percent malted barley. After that release, pour this over a single rock or add a little water to really dive into the flavor notes. All Rights reserved. 50 ml: Batch 124-X900: 76.00: Whiskybase. Get the latest bourbon news to your inbox. These releases have been getting better/more refined every year. The palate has a jammy presence with a plum compote spiked with cloves and allspice next to a touch of port-soaked cedar planks, vanilla cream, sultanas, and I want to say mulled wine cinnamon sticks. At Bourbon Culture, we decided that a 10 point rating scale was the most appropriate way to grade each of our whiskey reviews . 93 / 100 from 1 Critic Review. And ranking them isnt exactly a navel-gazing exercise, because Bookers batches are not all the same. He actually coined the term "small batch." It is named after the company's former master distiller, Booker Noe, and is known for its high proof and bold, full-bodied flavor. This whiskey takes Woodinvilles signature (and much-lauded) five-year-old straight bourbon and gives it a new finishing touch. For such a high proof, I was very surprised at how nice the mouthfeel was on this. A handful of these bourbons, youll be glad you did need no cutting with and! 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