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Booker's 2019-03 “Country Ham” Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 62.35%
Price: $80 ● Issue: Spring 2020 ● Reviewer: Jeffery Lindenmuth
Clover honey, floral notes, bright citrus, marzipan, nutmeg, and cinnamon initiate a mesmerizing succession of flavors. On the palate, the impeccable balance of sweetness and spice introduces candied orange peel and cinnamon hearts candies. What is remarkable is how a bourbon this potent can play host to such delicate flavors, making it both massive and bright. The creamy sweetness rolls on and on, with waves of exotic sandalwood and spice appearing on the finish.
