Hokus Pokus got a couple of the latest Booker's release, 2024-01, named the Springfield Batch. This is a seven year, seven month old batch at a hefty 124.5 proof. I regret how difficult it is to get Booker's lately. This is the first one I have had in almost a year. It is an outstanding … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Booker’s 2024-01 “Springfield Batch” Bourbon

Five years ago I tried my first bottle of New Riff bourbon, and I have been a fan ever since. As the distillery started in a parking lot of a big box liquor store in Newport, Kentucky just outside of Cincinnati comes of age, so has its bourbon. For our anniversary, my wife bought me … Continue reading Tasting Notes: New Riff 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon