Booker’s Batch 2016-01E

63,85% / 127.2 proof

Virgin American Oak, charred

Color : dark amber.

Nose : white alcohol. Corn, vanilla, cinnamon and honey…alcohol…alcohol…alcohol…you see where this is going !

Palate : wood and charcoal. Hot and sweet, vanilla, honey, nuts, hot chocolate made with 3% fat milk.

Finish : long, hot, never ending…and quite alcoholic !

Comments : I must admit this is another impulsive buy. I saw this Bourbon at a store, never heard of it (at that time), and the SAQ doesn’t have a lot of Bourbons. I just bought it. Back at home, I opened it, poured a large glass, didn’t nose it (that’s my fault), drank it…and ran down the toilet to spit ! Oh boy should have I read the etiquette an nose it before tasting ! DO NOT REPEAT MY EXPERIENCE AT HOME !

No really, this is an excellent whiskey. It’s cask strength, it’s true Bourbon, the flavours are great and everything you would expect from a Bourbon. It’s just not for the faint of heart. With water, the flavours deepens a bit more…but imho it is better neat !