It has literally been two years since I have been able to get my hands on a bottle of Booker's, the uncut, unfiltered small batch bourbon from Jim Beam. Booker's batches are often different from one another as far as flavor and proof, but the age is fairly consistent between six and eight years old, … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Booker’s Batch 2023-01 – “Charlie’s Batch”

I have to say that I have enjoyed store picks of Maker's Mark 46 finished with differing staves, and I hope those stay around. But the Wood Finishing Series has also been a real treat. It is sad that the BEP 2023 release will be the last of the series. BEP stands for barrel entry … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series BEP 2023 release; the last of the Wood Finishing Series

I did a detailed review of K.Luke Barrel Strength Batch 3 not even a month ago, and now Batch 4 is on the shelves. I really enjoyed batch 3 and was looking forward to batch 4. This one has the same high and low rye bourbons from Indiana and Kentucky as was in Batch 3, … Continue reading Tasting Notes: K.Luke Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Small Batch Barrel Strength Batch 4