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Bourbon Review: Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2020-2 “Boston Batch”

We review Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2020-2 “Boston Batch,” the second Booker's for 2020 that's aged over 6 years and bottled at 126.5 proof.

OVERALL RATING

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Booker's Batch 2020-2 "Boston Batch"

Tasting Notes

About:

bottled at 126.5 proof; aged 6 years, 3 months and 10 days; priced $90 per 750 ml bottle.
Appearance:
Nose:
Straight away I caught the scent of orange peel duking it out with a buttery caramel. There was a solid note of oak and just a whiff of Rainier cherry. Because this is a stronger bourbon, I did experience a bit of fatigue trying to sniff for too long, but the flavors I mentioned were definitely the most predominant.
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Comments:
Do not go into this bottle with the short-sighted idea that you only drink whiskey neat. The intensity is what lends itself to waking up the palate and the enthusiast that you want to be. I myself found the Boston Batch on the rocks to be simply delightful with a large cube to unlock this well-balanced bourbon.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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