Bookers Bourbon 2022-03 Kentucky Tea Batch 126.5 Proof

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 Bookers, and the streak continues with it being many years since Ive had a batch I didnt care much for. Im really encouraged to see the age creeping up, although age isnt everything. I dont 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 isnt to throw shade at this batch. If you have had Bookers before and enjoyed it, this wont disappoint. Im 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 Id personally use Bookers for this recipe, but Im glad I tried it.