{"product_id":"2023-bookers-uncut-unfiltered-small-125-5-proof-750ml","title":"2023 Booker's Small Batch 125.5 Proof 750ml \"The Apprentice Batch\" (2023-02)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted as a tribute to Booker Noe's discerning palate, the 2023-02 Apprentice Batch delivers an unadulterated expression of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This uncut and unfiltered spirit, aged over seven years, bursts with intense caramel, dark fruit, and a bold oak-spice character that only time can impart. It's a testament to the raw power and complex elegance Booker believed true bourbon should possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich and robust aroma greets the senses, laden with deep caramel and toasted brown sugar, underscored by significant vanilla bean and dried dark fruit notes like fig and raisin. A pronounced oak presence is evident, intertwined with a spicy warmth of cinnamon and a hint of baking chocolate. The high proof is present but well-integrated, hinting at underlying complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is powerful yet remarkably smooth, immediately delivering a surge of sweet caramel and butterscotch. This quickly evolves into a complex tapestry of dark cherry and plum, mingling with charred oak, roasted nuts, and a delightful pepper spice. There's a chewy, full-bodied texture that coats the mouth, revealing layers of vanilla, leather, and a whisper of tobacco, all balanced by the intense proof that amplifies the flavors without overwhelming them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long, lingering, and exceptionally warm finish. The oak and spice persist beautifully, fading slowly into notes of sweet vanilla, dark chocolate, and a faint, pleasant char. There's a drying effect that encourages another sip, leaving behind a memorable impression of aged richness and bold character. The heat from the proof is present throughout, providing a comforting and enduring glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBooker's Bourbon is part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection, established by Booker Noe, the grandson of Jim Beam and a sixth-generation distiller. Booker's is celebrated for embodying Noe's personal preference for robust, full-flavored bourbon – typically bottled at barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Each batch is a limited release, reflecting unique characteristics, and is often named in tribute to people or places significant to Booker Noe's life and distilling legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booker's (Jim Beam)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54042410746163,"sku":"2023 BOKR APPR 0801","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1187\/6915\/files\/Booker_s_Uncut___Unfiltered_Small_Batch_Bourbon_Collection_2023_02_Apprentice_Batch_2023.jpg?v=1788898569","url":"https:\/\/subrosaselections.com\/products\/2023-bookers-uncut-unfiltered-small-125-5-proof-750ml","provider":"Sub Rosa Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}