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Can the standard everyday Booker's Bourbon standup to the now legendary Booker's 25th Anniversary Bourbon? We pit them face to face.
Review and tasting notes for Booker's 25th Anniversary.
Booker’s Bourbon ‘The Reserves’ is the Brand’s First Innovation in More Than Five Years.
This batch is named in honor of the lumberyard that Booker Noe worked at during his pre-distillery years.
Review and tasting notes for Booker's Rye.
Review and tasting notes for Booker's Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof.
The first Booker’s batch of 2022, Ronnie’s Batch is a straightforward affair that packs a cinnamon centered punch, but doesn’t quite reach the heights Booker’s is capable of. Review and tasting notes for Booker’s 2022-01 “Ronnie’s Batch”.
The first Booker’s release of 2024, “Springfield Batch” is a bold cinnamon spice forward sip that’s Booker’s Bourbon, through and through. Review and tasting notes for Booker’s Bourbon 2024-01 “Springfield Batch”.
The third release of the Booker’s Bourbon 2021 Collection is Booker’s Batch 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch.”
Nuance isn’t typically used to describe a Booker’s Bourbon release, but this well-constructed and balanced inaugural batch for the brand’s first major expansion takes Booker’s in a new and exciting direction. Review and tasting notes for Booker’s The Reserves (Batch 2024).
Review and tasting notes for Booker’s Bourbon “Boston Batch” (Batch 2020-02).
Applying some unique tasting notes this time out makes “The Lumberyard Batch” a true standout Booker’s release. Review and tasting notes for Booker’s Batch No. 2022-02 “The Lumberyard Batch”.
Tasting notes and our thoughts of Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2019-01 “Teresa’s Batch”.
Tasting notes and our thoughts of Booker’s Bourbon (2018 - 03 "Kentucky Chew").
Freddie Noe, eighth generation Beam distiller and creator of Little Book® Whiskey, is proud to announce the third installment in his annual, limited-release series of blends – "Little Book Chapter 3: The Road Home."
Review and tasting notes for Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon (112.8 Proof).
2014 has come to an end. We reflect on our Favorite Whiskeys of 2014.
Combining four bourbons ranging in age from 7-20 years and distilled by three generations of Noe family master distillers, Little Book The Infinite: Edition 1 lays the foundation for what will become an ever-expanding blend, with each subsequent annual release adding something new. Review and tasting notes for Little Book The Infinite: Edition 1.
Knob Creek® Bourbon, a leader in the Small Batch Bourbon category for more than 25 years, is excited to announce a new, limited edition bourbon in its award-winning portfolio, Knob Creek® Quarter Oak.
Review and tasting notes for Booker’s Bourbon “Pigskin Batch” (2020-03).
Freddie Noe, eighth generation Beam distiller and creator of Little Book® Whiskey, is proud to announce the fourth installment in his annual, limited-release series of blends – Little Book Chapter 4: "Lessons Honored."
As the only single barrel of Booker’s Bourbon ever released, “The Second Chance Batch” has a truly unique and heartfelt backstory. Review and tasting notes for Booker’s Single Barrel “The Second Chance Batch”.
Review and tasting notes for Knob Creek 25th Anniversary Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Baker's Bourbon 7 Year. Review and tasting notes for Baker's Bourbon 7 Year.
A Booker's price increase in coming in 2017. Will it be overpriced at $100, or is it being sold at a $40 discount to its true value today? Does its value actually increase because there will be less of it? Is $100 fair?
2016 has come to an end. We reflect on our Favorite Whiskeys of 2016.
Little Book’s ’The Infinite: Edition 1’ is the First-Ever Brand Extension Featuring Whiskey Laid Down by Three Generations of Noe Family Master Distillers.
Review and tasting notes for Little Book Chapter 4 “Lessons Honored”.
Competition in the best bourbon of the year space remains as competitive as ever. 2024 was another amazing year filled with great bourbon, but these five stood out to us the most.
Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique bourbons of 2022.
Review and tasting notes for Little Book Chapter 3: "The Road Home".
The bourbon industry underwent massive changes in 2016. We look at Industry Trends, Distillery Expansion, Notable Releases, Experimentation and Bourbon in Pop Culture.
Little Book Chapter 5: “The Invitation,” is the fifth chapter in 8th Generation Beam Distiller Freddie Noe’s acclaimed Little Book Whiskey annual release series.
Basil Hayden challenges the notion that smoky spirits are harsh with its newest ultra-premium bourbon and limited time offering, Basil Hayden® Subtle Smoke.
As the rye renaissance continues, Basil Hayden offers a more approachable rye with 100% malted rye mash bill.
Review and tasting notes for Little Book "The Easy".
James B. Beam Distilling Co. is launching the third expression within the Hardin’s Creek™ Kentucky Series, called Hardin’s Creek™ Boston. The Kentucky Series features three Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys and takes whiskey fans on a journey of ‘Kentucky Terroir’.
2014 was another exciting year for the bourbon industry. We look back at the bourbon trends of 2014.
