Booker's Bourbon is uncut and unfiltered. Or, as Booker Noe II — the legendary master distiller of Jim Beam who is the bourbon's namesake — put it, it's bourbon "straight from the barrel. Produced in small batches from a blend of barrels aged on the middle shelves within Jim Beam's nine-story rack houses, the whiskey is distilled at a lower proof than the distillery's other bourbons, to derive more flavor from the spirit, and aged until Booker — or later, his son Fred Noe — determined it had developed the right vanilla out of the barrel and the right warm finish.
Back in , when Jim Beam first sold Booker's Bourbon Booker initially produced the whiskey as a Christmas gift for distributors and other friends , the notion of a premium bourbon comparable to a single-malt Scotch or cognac was ludicrous. The whiskey wasn't like anything else and required some explanation.
Noe is widely regarded as having coined the phrase in the s to describe a bourbon he was making from a relatively small number of barrels. Noe made and gave bourbon to friends and family as holiday gifts. Eventually, he recognized that his barrels were beloved enough to bottle and sell to the masses. The bourbon was first introduced in Garnish with a lemon wedge. About Post Author. Rob Theakston Rob Theakston is a contributing editor to Drinkhacker. Share via. Facebook Messenger.
Copy Link. Powered by Social Snap. Copy link. I know my Dad, Booker Noe, would enjoy sipping this batch on chilly fall evenings or at a tailgate. It was his go-to seat, and everyone knew it. It is bottled at proof and was aged for 6 years, 5 months and 28 days. It was unseasonably warm even by Kentucky standards on the day that I selected the barrels for this batch, and it brought me back to the hot summers that my Dad, Booker Noe, and I spent together fishing for bluegill.
When I was selecting this batch, the hot and humid Kentucky summer weather reminded me of the days Dad and I spent together on the water. We used to go down to the creek and sit for hours, hoping to reel in some bluegill to fry up for dinner. The golden amber liquid offers robust flavors with a complex nose that has an aroma of vanilla on the front.
I know Dad would be proud to have this batch of his bourbon named after his dear friend, Toogie. The deep amber liquid offers a complex aroma with spicy notes from the rye in the mash bill. This uncut rye has a big bold flavor, but is not overpowering. It can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. He would spend days experimenting at the distillery, tinkering with the distilling process and different grain mixtures. In particular, Dad saw the difficult, temperamental rye grain as a challenge — small, but tricky to work with — and he never backed down from a challenge.
The oldest barrels in the batch were 7 years, 1 month old and the youngest barrels were 6 years, 2 month old. This batch has an aroma that opens up well after a short period of time in the glass. The vanilla comes through with a lot of other sweet notes as most batches of Bookers. The mouth feel is good with a little more heat that lingers on the back of your throat which I appreciated on the cool morning I sampled the batch.
With a small amount of water added, this batch opens up nice. Booker and I first met when I was working as a dental hygienist, and he was one of my patients. We started a journey that would lead to a very special day - April 7th, - the day we were married. Annis' Answer offers the rich flavors of vanilla that Booker always looked for in his namesake bourbon. The ages of the barrels in the batch range from 6 years 11 months old to 7 years 11 months old.
The deep amber color reflects the complex aroma and flavor of the batch to be bottled. The nose is pleasant with the vanilla and toasted nuts that is inviting and makes you eager to sip this great bourbon.
The flavor of this batch is smooth and well balanced with a finish that I enjoyed neat without adding any water. While he is best known for the creation of his namesake full-bodied whiskey, he is also remembered by friends and family for his love of bluegrass music, both listening and dancing to it. Booker was light on his feet and his larger-than-life personality took over the dance floor in true Booker style. He was even known to join the band from time to time. Booker's Bluegrass celebrates Booker living life to the fullest - whether on the dance floor or in the rack house.
It is bottled uncut at its natural proof, yielding a robust whiskey with intense flavor - just as Booker preferred. Dad always spoke his mind, and kept no secrets in life or when it came to making his iconic whiskey. He was transparent about the way his bourbon was made and used the best ingredients available. The aroma for this batch is rich with hints of vanilla and toasted nuts, and the taste is well balanced with a warmth which moves to a clean, long finish.
It was while living next door that Booker created the iconic recipe that his namesake bourbon is known for today. This batch has some vanilla notes and a nice oaky full-bodied aroma. The flavor is well balanced with a finish that is pleasant and leaves you wanting another taste. The barrels selected have a nice chestnut color that reminds me of the beautiful thoroughbred horses that race here in Kentucky. The nose on this batch has vanilla and a lot of the oak from the barrels.
A small splash of water opens this batch up for some great sipping. This is where the temperature, humidity and sunlight combine to produce perfect aging conditions. As for the meat, Booker liked to cure his own and enjoyed nothing better than a thick slice from the center. I really enjoyed the nose on this batch. It has a nice balance of vanilla with some slight citrus notes. This batch consists of barrels that were filled between January and October of Please share Small Batch digital content with individuals who are over the age of Please drink responsibly.
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