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Bourbon Review: Booker’s Bourbon 2019-01 “Teresa’s Batch”

We review Booker’s Bourbon 2019-01 "Teresa’s Batch," the first Booker's made available for 2019 that's been bottled at 125.9 proof.

OVERALL RATING

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Booker’s Bourbon 2019-01 "Teresa’s Batch"

Tasting Notes

About:

125.9 proof; aged 6 years 3 months and 1 day; 77% corn – 13% rye – 10% malted barley; suggested retail price of $79.99 for a 750mL.
Appearance:
Maroon tinted amber.
Nose:
Green apple, marzipan, grilled peaches and cinnamon, tangerine and fresh cigar.
Palate:
Prepare yourself, because this ain’t your average bourbon! The alcohol, if you’re prepared for it, will take you on a roller coaster as your first sip dilutes in your mouth. Cooked grain and white gravy, with white chocolate and dried mango. Dissipating alcohol brings bitter vanilla, cardamom, and nutmeg. Long chewy finish as your mouth recovers from the intensity.
Finish:
Comments:
This Booker’s continues the reign of quality expected out of the Beam distillery. It is beautifully high octane, and in my humble opinion best at the bottled proof. It receives four stars because the grain profile tends to overcome other nuances, making it no less delicious but slightly less complex. The fact that this bottle is a tribute to one of the long time female employees that helps ensure the quality of the whiskey we are talking about is all the more reason to give it a try!

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.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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