Booker's Straight Bourbon Master Distiller's Batch 2024-3 7 Year Whiskey
Booker's Straight Bourbon Master Distiller's Batch 2024-3 7 Year Whiskey
Introducing Booker's Straight Bourbon Master Distiller's Batch 2024-3 7 Year Whiskey, a distinguished release crafted in honor of the master distillers who played a pivotal role in revitalizing the bourbon industry during the late 80s and early 90s. This batch not only pays tribute to the men who shaped the craft but also embodies the bold and rich characteristics that Booker's is known for. Aged for 7 years, 8 months, and 7 days in new white oak barrels, this bourbon boasts a deep amber color and is bottled at a robust 130.3 proof, delivering an authentic and uncompromising bourbon experience.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the bourbon drinker who already knows what they like and wants it at full volume. Booker's Master Distiller's Batch 2024-3 rested 7 years, 8 months and 7 days in new white oak barrels and is bottled at cask strength, 130.3 proof, so it reads as a serious, grown-up gift rather than a token one. The batch was made at Jim Beam Distillery in Kentucky as a tribute to the master distillers who helped revitalize bourbon in the late 80s and early 90s, a story worth telling when you hand it over. Expect deep amber in the glass, vanilla and spice on the nose, and a bold, well-rounded palate with caramel, brown sugar, oak and a nutty edge before a long, warm finish. It suits a milestone birthday, a promotion or a Father's Day pour for someone who likes to sip slowly. Suggest they try it neat first, then add a few drops of water to see it open up.
Pairs well with
- Smoked meats — The bourbon's bold oak and brown sugar notes stand up to smoke and echo the caramelized crust of slow-cooked brisket or ribs.
- Rich chocolate desserts — Vanilla, caramel and nutty flavors in the glass complement dark chocolate and carry through the bourbon's long, warm finish.
- Father's Day fireside pour — A cask-strength bourbon made to honor master distillers fits an evening of sharing stories, with a lingering warmth that invites slow sipping.
Questions about this bottle
How strong is this bourbon?
It is bottled at cask strength, 130.3 proof, which is 65.15% ABV. That intensity is part of the appeal, and the producer's serving notes suggest a few drops of water if you prefer a slightly softer profile.
How long was Batch 2024-3 aged?
This batch was aged for 7 years, 8 months and 7 days in new charred white oak barrels, which contributes to its deep amber color and its oak, vanilla and caramel character.
What does it taste like?
The nose opens with vanilla and spice. The palate is bold and robust yet well rounded, with flavors of caramel, brown sugar, baking spice, oak and a nutty note, followed by a long finish with lingering warmth.
What is the best way to drink it?
Serve it neat in a Glencairn glass or a whiskey tumbler so the aromas can develop. If the proof feels intense, add a few drops of water to open up the flavors and reveal additional nuances.
