Whiskey: Booker’s Bluegill Creek Batch Small Batch Cask Strength Bourbon
Named in honor of Booker Noe’s affection for fishing bluegills, this limited-edition bourbon — the fourth release in Booker’s 2016 Batch Collection — is a blend of barrels aged a minimum of six years and five months, and is bottled at 128 proof.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 128 (64% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Jim Beam
This batch would make a great Kentucky Tea, which was one of Dad’s favorite ways to enjoy his Booker’s and includes a healthy splash of water in the glass, which really opens up the flavors and aromas of the liquid. “Bluegill Creek” contains the robust flavors of vanilla that Dad always looked for when selecting batches of Booker’s, and I know he would be proud to have a batch of his bourbon named after one of his favorite pastimes.
Booker’s Bluegill Creek Batch Small Batch Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Smoky-sweet aroma of light brown sugar, sweet corn, and baking spices
Palate: Popcorn, caramel, cinnamon, as well as hints of oak and peanut oil
Finish: Long, warm, and just sweet enough.
Distillery Information
After settling in Kentucky, Beam began harvesting corn and set forth a family tradition by distilling the excess grains he harvested into whiskey. Since then, seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the eponymous company.
