First Impressions
Booker's Bourbon — Booker Noe kept the best barrels from the centre of the rickhouse for himself, family, and friends. Eventually, demand from visitors led to commercial bottling. Each release is a named batch (e.g. 'Springfield Batch,' 'Barry's Batch').
Uncut, Unfiltered
Aged 6-8 years, bottled uncut and unfiltered at cask strength — typically 60-65% ABV (120-130 proof). No water added. The benchmark cask-strength bourbon. Part of Booker Noe's original 1992 Small Batch Collection — and his personal favourite.
Tasting
Cinnamon rolls and peanut butter fudge nose. Intense palate of wood sugars, vanilla, peanut brittle, and dark chocolate. Long, lingering finish fading to vanilla and fresh wood. Bold, uncompromising, but surprisingly sippable.
The Verdict
Booker's earns an 8.5 — the benchmark cask-strength bourbon from the man who started it all. At £80, premium but justified by the quality and the batch variation that keeps every bottle interesting. Booker Noe's personal bourbon, now shared with the world. Uncut, unfiltered, unapologetic.
