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Booker’s Bourbon, Annis’ Answer, Won’t Keep You Guessing At 126.7 Proof

Booker's Bourbon, Annis' AnswerBooker’s Bourbon, one of the many American whiskey bottlings from Beam Suntory, is known for its robustness and high alcohol content due to being uncut and unfiltered. The strength of each batch release is thus typically on the super strong side, with the first 2016 release, Booker’s Bluegrass, topping out at a mouthwatering 127.9 proof. It is now being followed by the next batch, Annis’ Answer, which is itself a monster at 126.7 proof, or 63.35% ABV.

The story of Booker’s Bourbon, Annis’ Answer, according to master distiller Fred Noe, is that it is “made up of barrels from four different production dates stored in 5 different storage areas. The oldest barrels in the batch were 7 years, 1 month old and the youngest barrels were 6 years, 2 month old.”

That’s not the only piece of the tale however, as with all Booker’s bottlings there is always a bit of folklore to go with it as well. In the case of this release, said Annis Wickham Noe, wife of Booker Noe, it is so named Annis’ Answer

in honor of the day my husband, Booker Noe, asked me to be his wife. Booker and I first met when I was working as a dental hygienist, and he was one of my patients. While I didn’t think much of it at first, friends reintroduced us a few years later and the rest is history. We started a journey that would lead to a very special day – April 7th, 1956 – the day we were married. This is such a special moment for me as I remember Booker’s larger-than-life personality and our wonderful time together on what would have been our 60th wedding anniversary.

I’m pleased to honor Booker’s legacy with the release of this batch. While I don’t drink too much bourbon these days, I wasn’t going to pass up the chance to give this batch a taste. Annis’ Answer offers the rich flavors of vanilla that Booker always looked for in his namesake bourbon. I know Booker would want fans of the brand to enjoy this special release, so I hope you’ll join me in raising a glass to toast Booker, our many adventures together as husband and wife and the question that began it all.

While no price was immediately mentioned for this release, I would guess probably at least $60, which is keeping in line with the previous Bluegrass offering. Official tasting notes are below.

Color: Our darkest and deepest amber and henna color.

Aroma: Robust vanilla and caramel notes; slightly smoky.

Taste: Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts and oak.

Finish: Long and full; perfect for easygoing sipping.

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