More to Enjoy
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Intro:
Distilled in 1993 and aged for seven years and one month, this release from Booker's is a dusty version of the modern uncut, unfiltered whiskey from Beam. This was a Japanese export, brought back to the U.S., and I'm stoked to be reviewing it here today.
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Nose:
Bold and musty, it’s still shockingly on profile for bookers. Extra tobacco, some old cola and a touch of muted peanut funk, but all the classic Booker’s notes are here.
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Taste:
Rich and sweet on the palate. The heat is muted, while the musty, peanut brittle and bold cola notes are not. So much cola compared to a modern bottling. It’s awesome and has tons going on.
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Finish:
Long finish, oaky and dry, extra peanut brittle and nougat, heavy caramel and cola.
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Overall:
A stunner. It’s not worth five times what Booker’s costs today, but it’s an incredible journey back in time.
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Score:
8
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