Booker’s Batch 2023-02 Apprentice Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey x2 Bundle

BUNDLE OF 2 Bottles Origin: James B. Beam Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 125.5° Age: 7 years, 1 month, 2 days Packaging: Robins' egg blue label, housed in a wooden box with an accompanying batch information card. Nose: The initial waft is dominated by a distinct barrel funk, swiftly followed by undertones of peanut brittle and vanilla frosting. A surprising burst of lemon zest emerges, reminiscent of the sharpness found in some Willett ryes, but it mellows out, drawing parallels with the more subdued citrus notes in Knob Creek 12 year. As the nose evolves, there's a dance between the zesty citrus and earthy undertones, akin to the rhythmic rotation of a lighthouse beam, intermittently illuminating the dark, tumultuous sea below. Palate: The first sip is a delightful mix of sweet cherry and strawberry, which is quickly overshadowed by a tannic bitterness. As the drink settles, jammy notes of plum and raspberry coat the tongue, only to b