Background: This is from Jim Beam. Bookers is an uncut, high proof expression with this batch coming in at a few months over 6 years old. I had this blind then was reveled the bottle so keep that in mind.
ABV: 63.35%
Nose: Strong ethanol, caramel, peanut, hitn of frosting with black pepper, oak, and strong peanut
Palate: Hot, strong peanut, pepper, oak, a little bit of vanilla and leather
Finish: Long warm finish of heavy oak, leather, pepper, and peanuts
Rating: 6/10
Guess: Hot, good, peanuts, this is strong but young so I would guess this is Bookers or a Knob Creek Single Barrel
Reveal: Bookers 2018-03 “Kentucky Chew
I was pretty on the money this one, label probably gave it away but blind reviews are my favorite as they teach you what you actually like, not what is on the label. I look forward to doing more mysteries in the future. Bookers is too expensive for what it is for me, but they’re are some great Knob Creek Single Barrels out there for half the price.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect