ABV 63.4%
An enticing nose but quite a rough palate. Water does not seem to tame the firewater much as it enhances spices. And don't say it is too virile for a female palate. It is NOT that!
Martine Nouet
Booker's
Brand
Bourbon
Expression
Bourbon
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
63.4%
ABV
Kentucky
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Buoyant, pleasantly tangy. Floral and spicy. Carnation, black pepper. Dried flowers, hayloft. An indistinct meaty aroma (chicken broth?). Cedar.
Palate: Smooth and sweet in spite of the strength. Then a spicy outburst. Hot chilli. Sherbety.
Finish: Hot, prickly, spicy, almondy
Comment: An enticing nose but quite a rough palate. Water does not seem to tame the firewater much as it enhances spices. And don't say it is too virile for a female palate. It is NOT that!
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Huge and soft. Baked fruits with thick honey (almost treacle) tropical fruits and black banana. A deep, powerful, zesty bourbon.
Palate: Very sweet, almost liqueur like. High, chest-hurting, alcohol burn. Blackberry and burnt sugar. Slightly nutty.
Finish: Long mix of wood and a ring of fire.
Comment: Broad-shouldered and old-fashioned. A true memorial to a real giant.
Score: 7.8
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