Booker's 7 yrs, 1 months, 12 days #2024-01E

Booker's 7 yrs, 1 months, 12 days #2024-01E Booker's Bourbon is a popular bourbon whiskey known for its full flavour and high alcohol content. The brand is part of the Jim Beam family and was launched in 1988 by Booker Noe, the grandson of the legendary Jim Beam. What sets Booker's Bourbon apart is that it is unfiltered and bottled at cask strength, meaning the whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel without dilution with water. This results in a robust, powerful flavour.

Tasting note

Nose

On first approach, the nose opens with a powerful explosion of oak, infused with sweet caramel and vanilla. After a few moments, hints of dried fruits such as sultanas and figs emerge, followed by hints of cloves and cinnamon. There is also a subtle hint of toasted almonds and tobacco, highlighting the complexity of the aroma.

Taste

On the tongue, this whiskey begins with a rich, full-bodied taste of sweet caramel, intertwined with deep notes of dark chocolate and toasted oak. The influence of years of cask ageing is evident, with firm wood notes accompanied by spicy accents of pepper, nutmeg and a hint of aniseed. As the whiskey develops on the palate, more subtle layers emerge, including hints of orange peel, honey and toasted coconut.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and warming, as to be expected from a whiskey of this strength. A gentle sweetness lingers, along with spicy oak notes and a little bit of smokiness. The finish ends with a slight tingle, inviting you to take the next sip.