Booker's Bourbon Batch 2014-06

Aroma - (undiluted) Sharp sweet heat, intense vanilla caramel, cinnamon red hots, salted Spanish peanuts (with water) Significantly reduced heat, oaky peanut brittle, caramel, more salt Taste - (undiluted) Sharp oaky intense brown sugar/caramel sweetness, cinnamon spice, salted roasted peanuts (with water) More drying, cinnamon spicy heat, less overwhelmingly sweet, salted peanut brittle, dark toffee Finish - (undiluted) Lingering heat, sweet oaky sugar, lingering cinnamon dusted peanuts (with water) Lingering hot tingle, cinnamon spice is dominant Score - 85/100 Final Thoughts - This embodies a Beam product, capturing that distinct peanut funk (in a positive way) characteristic of Beam yeast. It offers a pleasant dark sweet oaky caramel that delivers a satisfying impact. Surprisingly, this expression performed better and felt less intense without dilution. I believe this is best enjoyed neat or perhaps as a component in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, paired with black walnut or chocolate bitters for a rich nutty dark toffee flavor experience. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Perhaps Would I buy a bottle? - Not this specific batch

Smooth and aromatic at the finish, not harsh initially.

Nutty flavors, sweet cherries, a pleasant warmth.

Sweet caramel notes with a bit of a kick