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Spiral Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon (63.25%)

Booker's
Kentucky Straight Bourbon (63.25%)
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Appearance / Colour
Smoky deep amber orange.
 
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Huge but soft. Vanilla, honey, molasses, orange, tropical fruits, black banana and spice. Meaty aroma and cedar.
 
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Massive and intense. Spicy, sweet - almost liqueur like and hot. Blackberry and burnt sugar. Oak, then dryness (tannin, tobacco). 
 
Finish
Hot, long, spicy and intense. Almond, wood, corn, a touch of maple syrup, pepper.
 
Comment
While it is not necessary to cut the bourbon with water, a splash or two of distilled water is recommended (by Booker Noe) to unlock some of the flavour.

Flavour spiral
Rye, spicy, orange, oak, sweet, vanilla, black cherry, smoky, syrup. 
 


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Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon (63.25%) is adored for its orange, honey, maple syrup and spicy orange flavor notes.

This Bourbon is carefully distilled at James B. Beam Distilling Co. distillery, United States.

Based on 329 votes, the average rating for Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon (63.25%) is 7.9/10.

Top reviews for Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon (63.25%):

— Great bourbon love the taste it will make a fine addition to my Home Bar!

— My absolute favorite. I love the bite with it.

— My absolute favorite bourbon!
  • Category
    Bourbon
  • Style
    Bourbon
  • Region
    Kentucky
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    63.25%
  • Distillery
    Jim Beam Distillery
  • Age
    6-8 Year Old
  • Chill Filtered?
    No

Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon (63.25%)

(0.7l, 63.25%)


7.9/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon (63.25%)
Mike
Mike,
One of my go tos. High proof. Consistent flavor.
 
Timothy
Timothy,
High octane deliciousness. Complex and refined like a great bourbon should be. Throw back a shot and expect your head to explode. Makes a great Manhattan too.
 
Matt
Matt,
Good strength, not too sweet
 
Russ
Russ,
Big and bold. This one needs quite a bit of water and/or a big ice cube to mellow it out.High corn profile. Could use about 10 years in a barrel to mellow it out. Not an inexpensive bottle, I guess I expected a smoother profile for the cost.
 
Yongrim
Yongrim,
Solid bourbon. Despite the suggestions I like it without adding water.
 
Kevin
Kevin,
For as high of alcohol content it is, it’s a very smooth bourbon. One of my favorites in my home bar!
 
Nichole
Nichole,
Very nice. Has a harsh finish on the throat, but excellent flavor. Good on the rocks.
 
Anthony
Anthony,
Strong, very strong. Recommend cutting with a bit of water.
 
Kenneth,
Kenneth,,
Great bourbon love the taste it will make a fine addition to my Home Bar!
 
Shawn
Shawn,
My absolute favorite. I love the bite with it.
 
guest
guest,
My absolute favorite bourbon!
 
Shane
Shane,
Excellent
 
Aaron
Aaron,
It's pretty good, and a decent sipping bourbon, but nothing really stands out to me.
 
Jefferie
Jefferie,
Really smooth lots of hints of spice.
 
RoShawn
RoShawn,
My favorite by far
 
Gary
Gary,
Surprisingly smooth, given its proof - tastes much less "hot" than it is.
 
Michael
Michael,
Burns real good. Great flavor and great aftertaste
 
Karla
Karla,
My favorite bourbon hands down since the moment I tried it. I have yet to find a better overall bourbon but I have sure as hell tried alot of others claiming to be the “best”. My guess would be 20-30 brands. Bookers is Truly wonderful stuff. I drink neat and sip slowly. No ice, no water. Warming mouthfeel but very smooth for the alcohol content. For those reviewers saying its too strong or overpowering.. go drink some appy juice and cuddle your blankie kid! U want great flavored bourbon? Then drink barrel proof like this one. Everything else from Beam distillery is just cut and watered down from barrel proof stuff like this so of course flavor is lost in the process! Ive had Pappy Van W. but Bookers beats it hands down. Only downside is the price keeps going up! My father even gifted me an unopened 1979 vintage first run bottle. No idea how he found it but I will wait for my wedding day to open.
 
Jon
Jon,
Amazing aroma. Boozy but delicious
 
Ryan
Ryan,
A solid bourbon. It’s a little too strong to drink neat so a couple rocks or add a few drops of water and it’s perfect.
 
Menel
Menel,
If you want spice, this bourbon delivers big time. Orange, maple syrup, pepper, cinnamon. However it needs a little water to tame the heat.
 
Brian
Brian,
Nice oak flavor, but the alcohol content is little high. Burns going down, and the price is a little high.
 
Philip
Philip,
My favorite Bourbon for some time, this was my first Bourbon. Set the bar high. Depending on the batch the flavors vary. Consistent is a citrus backing, had some that were buttery, some vanilla hints, even some brown sugar. A little bit of a banana sweetness as you drink it more. Very good and a great price
 
Stephen
Stephen,
this will warm you up all the way down, a nice experience, but not one i would want to drink a great deal of .
 
Robert
Robert,
One of my favorite bourbons around. A great sipping whiskey, don't use this to mix.
 
Andrew
Andrew,
Great whiskey and a fitting tribute to legend Booker Noe.
 
guest
guest,
Hot but a solid Barrel Proof sipper. Has a unique peanut taste, nice and oily
 
Loren
Loren,
Best american whiskey. Not for beginners.
 
Will
Will,
Fantastic, nice long finish and very smooth, sweet, spicy and vanilla all at the same time. My personal favorite!!!
 
Jeff
Jeff,
A strong raw bourbon . Cut to taste
 
guest
guest,
Complex, smells very oaky and sweet. Warms you up going down but not overly harsh for such a high proof bourbon.
 
Jesse
Jesse,
i like bookers alot. not an every day pour, but it gets your attention! i actually like bakers quite a bit more for less money tho.
 
Alec
Alec,
Potent. Sledgehammer is totally accurate. The nose is outstanding, creamy and nutmeg. Essentially eggnog. The flavor mirrors that with a bit of apple. Very strong though. It is every bit of 127 proof. Annis' Answer 2016-02.
 
guest
guest,
Great flavor, the perfect spirit for an old fashioned.
 
Erskine
Erskine,
Very smooth
 
Armand
Armand,
If you like the smoky taste of scotch, you'll look love this. Personally I still prefer the smoother wheated Bourbons -
 
guest
guest,
I love the smoothness of Booker's. It really is amazing how gentle it is considering the high proof that it carries. It really is worth the extra expense of the bottle, and if you are a Bourbon lover as I am, I heartily recommend Booker Noe for a great sippin Whiskey!
 
John
John,
If you like Jim Beam Black Label, this exemplifies that style. For the money, I usually just go with JB Black over Booker's.
 
Eric
Eric,
One of the best cask strength bourbons I have ever had. Don't let the proof fool you, this one is still SMOOTH. You will know that it is cask strength for sure, but once you focus on it a bit, it is an amazing experience. Probably the best value in cask strength bourbons out there. Seriously, to me, it is better than some that are MUCH more expensive. One of my all time favorites.
 
Robert
Robert,
Great Bourbon. Hard to drink Neat. Fantasist with a small cut of water or better with the rocks. Preferably 1 giant cube. Let it swirl for a minute or two and the water cut will actually bring out the true flavors. Those who mentioned they used this in a mix are a little off. You should never mix a premium Bourbon like this or premiums Bourbons at all. Mix something cheap. I don't go as cheap as Jim Beam but my go to Mix is the handle of Old Forrester. You can grab a handle of it for $20-$25. Fanatics for a simple old fashion or sour. For the ladies, makes a great Manhattan.
 
Deja
Deja,
Definitely tastes 126 proof.
 
Andrew
Andrew,
Solid. One of my Go-To Bourbons.
 
Nolan
Nolan,
Really like this one. Nice cinnamon spice..go slow and easy, a great sipping spirit
 
Charles
Charles,
Great flavor, hot and spicy
 
Israel
Israel,
Way too strong for me.
 
Shane
Shane,
My favorite of all!
 
Daniel
Daniel,
Strong nose, and smooth finish considering its uncut and unfiltered. Robust taste without being overpowering.
 
Nicholas
Nicholas,
Very harsh.
 
Bob
Bob,
Deep, smooth and soothing.
 
Tim
Tim,
Delicious. Smooth. Great aftertaste. Fine bourbon. Highly recommend.
 
Chrisman
Chrisman,
Surprisingly sweet and smooth for 60% alcohol. The fire is impossible to avoid, though. I've used it to make a Manhattan but substituting the Vermouth for Napa Valley Distillery Brandy Rouge (30% alcohol). Needless to say, it's very strong but so good.
 
Thomas
Thomas,
best bourbon I've ever tasted
 
Patrick
Patrick,
Got this as a gift and loved it. Strong but smooth
 
guest
guest,
Very smooth. Nose very mellow. Palate Oakey.
 
guest
guest,
Smooth smokey buttery
 
Scott
Scott,
Was just too strong for me straight. I've heard of others using it in a Manhattan. Haven't tried that, but a good taste if not for very high ABV
 
John
John,
Very spicy, very strong, but still smooth. Would suggest to someone who is familiar with bourbons and wants to try something a little more finely crafted than your average bottle.
 
guest
guest,
Spicy, smooth. One of my favorites.
 
guest
guest,
Awesome!
 
William
William,
Unbelievable
 
Maurizio
Maurizio,
Perfect Cask Strength Bourbon. Smooth for over 63%. Sweet start and long lasting finish. No bitter end. Great
 
guest
guest,
I've bought a bottle for myself after tasting it at my favorite bar. Luckily enough, my bottle was from another batch so that I could taste and compare two different batch Bookers whisky.
 
Brandon
Brandon,
My favorite old fashioned!
 
guest
guest,
"Noe Secret" batch 2015-06. Strong in vanilla, caramel and pipe tobacco.
 
guest
guest,
Best cask strength for money.
 
Aleksandr
Aleksandr,
Hot and spicy, even when cut with equal amour of water
 
Jacob
Jacob,
Peanut Butter!
 
guest
guest,
Best bourbon i've ever tasted.
 
Martin
Martin,
I think the vanilla and caramel flavors are matched by the citrus and pepper. Delicious in-spite of the high ABV. Let rest in the glass for twenty minutes for more of the flavors to step out to the front and middle of the taste beyond the heat.
 
guest
guest,
Is good
 
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