| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Age Statement | 6 Years |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 62.2% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $113.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-06-28 |
Booker's Bourbon 2021-04 "Noe Strangers Batch" Review
The fourth and final 2021 release from Booker’s spent exactly 6 years, 6 months, and 12 days in barrel (no word on the hours and minutes, unfortunately). Arriving at a truly decadent 62.2 percent ABV, it quickly proves to be an in-your-face experience, but this is certainly not a bourbon that lacks nuance or complexity. Instead, fruity and floral notes take charge of the expressive aromatic profile, before the palate transitions to freshly baked pastries, and a big dollop of caramel sauce. Add a dash of water and the whiskey will reveal more of its seemingly endless depth.
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