Whiskey Enthusiast
Whiskey Enthusiast
This batch of Booker’s is 126.6 Proof (63.3%). On the nose I get sweet oak and apple cinnamon. The palate leans to more of a dry oak, peanuts and caramel. Similar to how salty peanuts can dry out your palate, that’s what I get here. Similar to a dry wine. There is a medium finish and has notes of corn and leather. Booker’s remains a bottle that I enjoy!
The ages on these bottles vary, however the MINIMUM is 7 years old. This particular bottle that I am trying is 8 years 6 months. It opens with a citrus element and has a ‘bright” nose. Typically when I say that, it’s just in reference to brighter notes instead of “darker” notes, such as chocolate, tobacco, leather, etc. The palate follows the nose but adds depth to it and carries for a medium to long finish. I wouldn’t classify this as a super complex whiskey, however the experience improves as I move through each stage. From the nose, to the palate, to the finish. This is 107 proof and very enjoyable for my palate.
There are faint notes of oak and vanilla but they are masked by the off-putting, artificial notes. I feel that this bourbon lacks depth, flavor and complexity and at this price point, there are plenty of other options out there.