Bookers Bourbon 2022-03 Kentucky Tea Batch 126.5 Proof

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Bookers Bourbon 2022-03 Kentucky Tea Batch 126.5 Proof

Rich with caramel, vanilla, oak, peanut brittle, cocoa, cinnamon, bit of clove and brown sugar. Thick mouthfeel with burnt brownie corners, caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, peanut brittle, a bit of citrus. Moderately long with oak, caramel and pepper spice notes.

Another truly classic Booker’s, and the streak continues with it being many years since I’ve had a batch I didn’t care much for. I’m really encouraged to see the age creeping up, although age isn’t everything. I don’t have prior batches to do a true blind side-by-side with, but there were some that were a bit younger in the last couple of years I personally enjoyed better – which isn’t to throw shade at this batch. If you have had Booker’s before and enjoyed it, this won’t disappoint. I’m not afraid to throw a little water at a bourbon; many benefit from at least a few drops – and some more than that. Others can fall apart. Honestly, I expected to really not like ‘Kentucky Tea’ with 4x water than bourbon, but it surprised me. It gives that hint of bourbon flavor, and if you make a tall glass (like 8oz water, 2 oz bourbon), I could see that being dangerous. You definitely lose the complexity and nuance, so not sure I’d personally use Booker’s for this recipe, but I’m glad I tried it.