Booker's Small Batch No. Bardstown Batch No. 6 Year Old, Batch No. 2021-03, 2021, 62.8%

Booker’s Bardstown Batch No. 6 has a clear sweet-and-spicy pull: caramel and vanilla meet cinnamon and black pepper, while oak and cocoa keep the sweetness from taking over. That’s more interesting than simply piling on dessert notes. The oak-led character gives the sweetness some structure, and the contrast makes this feel engaging without turning it into a crowded list of flavours. A warmly inviting bourbon with a little spice to keep things lively.

Reviewed by SunbeamRadio

Nose

Salted caramel, Vanilla, Charred oak, Cocoa, Leather, Bakery spices

Palate

Warm caramel, Cinnamon, Peanut brittle, Dark chocolate, Nutmeg, Rich oak

Finish

Moderately long, Lingering oak, Cocoa, Dark sweets, Black pepper