The second release of the Booker’s Bourbon 2023 Collection is Booker’s Batch 2023-02 “Apprentice Batch.” This batch pays homage to the early days of my dad Booker Noe’s career – far before he was the Sixth Generation Master Distiller – when he first learned the art of making bourbon under the guidance of his cousin Carl Beam.

When Booker started working at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont in 1952, Carl became like a mentor to him. Back then, they didn’t have official titles like Master Distiller, but everyone knew Carl was in charge. He didn't put up with any foolishness and made sure Booker was set straight. But even if Booker did mess around sometimes, he was a fast learner and was ready to be put to work, and that quickly got him Carl’s approval.

Two years after Booker started, we purchased a distillery in Boston, KY to increase our production capabilities. Carl and Booker worked closely together to get it up and running, and eventually, Carl handed the reins over to Booker. This is where he was able to experiment and master the bourbon- making process, and later on, the location was renamed the Booker Noe Distillery.

Carl showed Booker the ropes at the distillery, but from there, his approach was sink or swim and it was just the push Booker needed. His apprenticeship under Carl helped him become the Master Distiller and legendary innovator we all remember him as today.

The liquid is a medium amber color from the seven years spent aging in the white oak barrels. The oak-forward aroma is well-balanced with notes of vanilla and toasted nuts, and all together the result is really pleasant. After the first sip, you’ll find the long finish doesn’t overpower the warm taste.

This distinct rum offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, combining carefully selected ingredients and expert distillation techniques.

Amrut Old Port Deluxe Rum is made from the finest sugarcane molasses, sourced from the tropical regions of India. The molasses undergo a meticulous fermentation process, allowing the flavors to develop and mature. The distillation takes place in copper pot stills, a traditional method that imparts character and depth to the spirit.

This rum is characterized by its rich and complex flavor profile. It exhibits notes of caramel, toffee, and tropical fruits, accompanied by a subtle spiciness that adds depth and intrigue. The aging process in oak barrels further enhances the flavors, imparting hints of vanilla and oak.

Amrut Old Port Deluxe Rum is known for its smoothness and balance. It has a velvety texture and a lingering finish that showcases the craftsmanship and attention to detail put into its production. Whether sipped neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation for a classic cocktail, this rum offers a delightful and satisfying experience.

Amrut Distilleries takes pride in its commitment to quality and innovation. The brand has gained international acclaim for its premium spirits, and Amrut Old Port Deluxe Rum is no exception. It embodies the spirit of Indian craftsmanship and showcases the country's ability to produce world-class rums.

Taconic distillery's home is the iconic Hudson Valley. Saturated with National Historic landmarks, the area boasts bountiful farms. With a fervor for the rustic outdoors and a strong desire to work the land, the Coughlin family purchased a portion Laured beef Farms, in Stanfordville, NY, in 2010. Renaming it Rolling Hills Farm. The former farm's 113 acres of rolling hills, became the inspiration for Taconic Distillery's entrance to Dutchess County's local agribusiness market.Inspired by a sporting lifestyle, Taconic's team share a love of the outdoors. Together they embrace hunting, fishing, and a general passion for the outdoor life. This lifestyle is imprinted upon all their products. This area is also the number one wine-producing region in the United States, and home to a world class culinary institute. Taconic prides itself on preserving a bourbon whiskey tradition: From George and Martha Washington's home during the American Revolution, to the Great Estates of the Vanderbilt's, Roosevelt's and Rockefeller's, to the hunting preserves and horse farms of today, bourbon whiskey has been savored for generations (Taconic Distillery). To maintain an unadulterated flavor of the whiskey, Taconic never chill filters, and distill their whiskeys below 160 proof to retain the flavors from the grains. It is the flavor of the grains that are transferred through the distilling process as fatty molecules or flavor oils which results in a cloudiness in the whiskey. Those flavors are transferred through the distilling process as fatty molecules (flavor oils). Some distillers will chill filter the fatty molecules and sacrifice a certain amount of flavor for clarity. Taconic uses distinct Coopers Select, Char #3 new oak barrels made by the Independent Stave Company. Their barrels have a unique maturation process; aged in shipping containers. Less is lost to the angel's share, due to the saturation of the air inside the containers. Being exposed to great temperature fluctuations, results in greater movement of spirit in and out of the barrel staves. Aging occurs in cycles, during times of increased temperature such as in the summer, the whiskey expands through the char, through to the untreated wood beneath. While in the wood, the whiskey dissolves various flavorful compounds. When temperatures drop, the liquid contracts and brings out all of the flavors of the wood, producing flavors that complement the body of the whiskey. Taconic's Straight Bourbon Whiskeyis bottled at a barrel strength 115 proof. Taconic adds a touch of our artisanal water to give the bourbon healthy dose of butteriness. At 57.5% ABV, it is bold and refreshing, with aromas of light vanilla kissed with hints of honey and caramel.

Before Jim Beam Bourbon, the Beam family made Old Tub, an unfiltered bonded bourbon. Old Tub was the foundation for what would become the world's #1 bourbon. This limited edition bottle is a tribute to that groundbreaking whiskey.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 100 (50% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Beam Suntory Inc.

Detailed Description

Jim Beam's Old Tub is a Bottled-In-Bond, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Just like the original Old Tub, it has not been carbon or chill-filtered - only quality screened to remove bits of barrel wood. It's the next best thing to thieving the barrel yourself. You may notice some haziness when you add ice. Think of it as an indicator of the true, full flavor of this bourbon.

Old Tub Bonded Bourbon Tasting Notes

Nose:Initial waves of oak, followed by ribbons of vanilla and grain.

Palate: Robust oaky notes are complemented by hints of grain and warm caramel.

Finish: The full-bodied flavor finishes clean, with a lingering warmth.

Beam Suntory, Inc. is a subsidiary of Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd, which itself is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan. Its headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois. It is the third-largest producer of distilled beverages worldwide behind Diageo and Pernod Ricard.

Situated along the banks of the East River, Kings County Distillery is New York City's oldest operating whiskey distillery and the first distillery in New York City since Prohibition. Wedged between Williamsburg and Vinegar Hill, Colin Spoelman and David Haskell, the master distillers at Kings County, make hand-crafted bourbon, moonshine, and now single malt whiskey out of the 117-year old Paymaster Building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. A typewriter the two distillers found on the sidewalk in Williamsburg is used to make the labels that adorn their clear, flask-like bottles, while a hairdryer (made by Revlon) is used to affix each bottle seal. Handwritten scrawls on a chalkboard keep track of different batches, and mesh laundry bags are used as strainers. Kings County Single Malt Whiskey is just like a single malt Scotch except it's made in Brooklyn! The barley is sourced from England and Scotland before being malted with a touch of peat, and open-fermented. Following fermentation Kings County uses traditional Scottish pot stills to double distill the whiskey, which is then aged in their own used bourbon barrels, maturing anywhere from one and a half to four years. Kings County Single Malt Whiskey has an aroma of hay and peat, all the while carried by a palate of honey that leads to a finish of burnt orange peel. Kings County Single Malt Whiskey won the Gold Medal at the American Craft Spirit Awards in 2016, and Kings County Distillery was named ADI's Distillery of the Year in 2016 as well!

Rey Campero means "King of the Countryside." Its story is tied to Mezcalero Rmulo Snchez Parada, who learned all about producing mezcal from his father in Mexico. He emigrated to North Carolina but returned to Candelaria Yegol, Mexico in 2003 and started making Mezcal again with his family. It's a family with a rich history in making mezcal that spans more than 7 decades and 4 generations of Mezcaleros. Today it is produced in the Oaxacan Highlands just as it once was, according to tradition and with sustainability in mind. They focus on producing the finest quality mezcal, finding new markets for the spirit, as well as creating job opportunities. Rey Campero Cuishe Mezcal is produced in the family palenque (distillery) that has been operational for more than 7 decades. It's made from wild Cuishe agaves which take 9 to 12 years to mature before being harvested. They are then roasted for 4 to 5 days, before being ground in a mule-pulled tahoma mill. It is then open-air fermented, letting the wild yeast transform sugars into alcohol, then double-distilled using a copper-pot still. The resulting unaged spirit is bottled at around 96 proof and unaged for a fruity and crisp profile with a distinct earthy and mineral twist to it.

It is a bridgeway to a range of possibilities in flavors and aromas that the biodiversity of agaves can offer. It sets in motion a journey into a universe of intricate flavors, deriving from the richness in the different species of wild agaves, carrying richer characteristics and bring to life unusual herbaceous notes that take you on an excursion into the forests of Guerrero.

Tasting Notes

On the nose: Gentle notes of pumpkin seeds, leather, and cacao.
On the palate: A bold, bright, and herbaceous flavors of bell pepper and spice.
Finish: A great and fresh zest, leaving a small peppery spice on the mid-palate.

Sparkling cocktail crafted with premium tequila, grapefruit, and elderflower. An elevated Paloma with notes of ripe, luscious grapefruit, rich elderflower and a dash of salt. Made with 100% blue weber agave tequila, real fruit juice, natural flavors & natural colors. Color variation may occur due to natural ingredients. Delola will set you free – free from cutting, squeezing and mixing. Simply pour Delola over ice and experience a world-class crafted cocktail.

Delola Paloma Rosa Spritz is ready to enjoy! Just open the bottle, fill glass with ice, pour & enjoy!

TASTING NOTES

The nose is sweet with hints of butterscotch and caramel; aeration expands to include honey oak, and a touch of cinnamon; the opening palate is warming agave without the bitterness. Mid-palate reveals notes of vanilla and oak moving towards a smooth finish.

AWARDS

Best of the Best by the prestigious Rob Report and awarded top tequila by the Worlds Spirit Competition

Vibrant, generous and alluring
Moet Imperial is the House's iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies the unique Moet & Chandon style. A style that distinguishes itself by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity. Created from more than 100 different wines, of which 20% to 30% are reserve wines specially selected to enhance its maturity, complexity and constancy. The vibrant and generous Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne makes every holiday a celebration and is perfect for New Year's Eve, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Valentine's Day. This gift elevates any occasion and says Congratulations for an Anniversary, Wedding, Bridal Shower, Bachelor Party, College Graduation, Birthday, Housewarming, Retirement, New Job, Job Promotion, Family Reunion, or the close of a Business Deal.

AWARDS

Wine Spectator score of 91.
Tasting Panel score of 92.

In 1805, the Mitchell & Sons Wine Merchants Company was established in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. By the turn of the 19th century, the Mitchells sold a range of Irish whiskeys under the name "Spot." This name originated from the company's practice of marking casks of different ages with a spot of colored paint. As a result, Mitchell & Sons sold whiskeys named Blue Spot, Yellow Spot and Red Spot, although Green Spot emerged as their most popular brand. Today, Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey continues to be crafted in the heart of Ireland. The whiskey is made from malted and unmalted barley, which are milled and mashed before being distilled through a traditional pot still. Following distillation, the whiskey is matured in a combination of American oak casks that were previously used to mature bourbon (75%) and European oak casks that were previously used to mature sherry (25%). Once the whiskey has matured for eight to nine years, the casks are blended together and brought to proof. "Pot Still Whiskeys define the traditional flavor character of Irish whiskey and we have seen a renewed interest and growth in the category over the last few years," says Brian Nation, the master distiller at Midleton Distillery, which makes Green Spot Whiskey. Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey has an aroma of butterscotch, caramel, honeyed oak, pine and orange that gives way to notes of citrus, tart apples, plums and apricots on the palate. The finish is smooth yet slightly spicy, with a touch of cinnamon and ginger. This Green Spot edition comes from an inspired series that uses Montelena Zinfandel barrels to finish the Green Spot whiskey. These barrels impart a unique spicy berry notes to the already fruit-heavy whiskey. Green Spot Chateau Montelena is the 2nd release of the Wine Geese series, which was released in 2015 when Green Spot Chateau Loville Barton was launched. Chateau Montelena is crafted from a blend of 7 to 10 year old whiskeys. Before being finished for one year in French oak Zinfandel casks sourced from Chateau Montelena.

Skinnygirl cocktails is the project of author, chef, and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel, most known for starring in the reality TV show Real Housewives of New York. What started off as a simple pre-mixed bottled Margarita cocktail quickly spiraled into a range of ready to serve cocktails, wines, and flavored vodkas. At one point the Skinnygirl cocktails was one of the fastest growing spirit brands. The label achieved so much success that it was eventually acquired by industry powerhouse, Beam Inc., in March of 2011. The skinny girl line consists of several low-calorie spirits options, as the label was inspired by the idea to bring to the market all of the cocktail options you want, without the extra calories you dont (producer). Skinny Girl Bare Naked Vodka is a silky smooth, crisp vodka, with refreshingly sweet notes. You can enjoy it on ice or in any number of signature cocktails. 

Byrrh Grand Quinquina is made to the original late-19th century recipe that earned worldwide fame and inspired fifty years of evocative poster art. Byrrh combines a generous, port-like wine and mistelle base with a firm backbone of natural quinine to produce a fruity, refreshing aperitif by itself, with tonic and a twist, or paired with blue cheese. In cocktails, Byrrh mixes well with vodka, gin, cognac, tequila, Irish whiskey, and grapefruit. Byrrh is produced in Thuir, in the heart of French Catalan territory, near the coast and border with Spain.

Add a little gin or tequila to a Byrrh-tonic for a firmer midpalate. Byrrh loves clear spirits—it accepts the astringency of gin, the herbal notes of tequila, or the smokiness of mezcal. Try mixing 1.5 oz Byrrh and 0.5oz of mezcal—this combination is intense, complex, and low-pour cost, whether finished as a long drink with grapefruit and soda, or a stirred drink with your favorite bitters.

Van Gogh Vodka is most known for their vodka and gin. Launched in January 2000, Van Gogh Vodka is produced at the Royal Dirkzwager Distillery in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Their lineup is a diverse range of flavored spirits and liqueurs. Van Gogh Vodka is owned by Luctor International, and has been handcrafted in small batches from wheat corn and barley at the The Royal Dirkzwager Distillery for over 133 years. The vodka is triple distilled, twice in column stills and then a third time in a traditional pot still. Our Van Gogh Aa-Blueberry vodka is an exotic combination of aa berry and blueberry, with just a hint of raspberry and almond. Light with a tropical berry taste, this premium vodka can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed up in your favorite vodka cocktail (producer). This vodka earned 5 Stars, Highest Recommendation, from The Spirit Journal, 93 Points, Gold Medal from Best Tasting Spirits, and 91 Points, Excellent, at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. 

During the 17th century, Cornelius Van Brunt one of the founding fathers of Brooklyn farmed land alongside the banks of Gowanus Creek, while helping forge the eclectic society that became Brooklyn. In the 1800s, as the population of New York mushroomed and its waterways became vital hubs for maritime travel, the Brooklyn waterfront became home to some gin, rum, and whiskey distilleries. Prohibition forced the distillery to close, and it wasnt until the new 21st century that distillation resumed. Opened in 2012 Van Brunt Stillhouse honors the pioneering spirit of Cornelius Van Brunt, one of the founding fathers of the area. Founded by Daric Schlesselman who first began by producing the first Rum from Brooklyn since the Prohibition era. Soon after releasing the rum, the brand started producing other spirits such as Grappa and other grain distillates. Daric, a former editor at The Daily Show, left behind the world of television and followed his dreams of reincarnating the of Spirits of the past. This special four grain Brooklyn Stillhouse whiskey is distilled primarily from malted barley and wheat, with a small portion of corn, and rye for good measure. This four grain recipe harkens back to a pre industrial farmhouse style (producer). Expect grassy, floral notes alongside fresh oaky, bourbon sweetness followed by hints of tobacco, and a delicate, lingering finish. 

Any distillery in the United States should be a feather in the cap of the local community,""explains master distiller John Little. ""We buy almost all of our grains locally. Our waste goes to a local farmer. We are a tourist attraction for the area and we pay a ton of taxes. This business is what small business in America is all about."" Embedded in the rolling Appalachian hills of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, Smooth Ambler Spirits is a testament to the craftsmanship and hard-work of Little and his cofounder, TAG Galyean. At their 5,200 square-foot distillery, Little and Galyean combine traditional distillation techniques with state-of-the-art equipment to produce remarkable spirits that are bold, complex and perfectly balanced. Big Level Bourbon is a wheated bourbon 100% mashed, distilled, aged, proofed, and bottled onsite at the Smooth Ambler distillery.Handcrafted from a mash bill of 71% corn, 21% wheat, and 8% malted barley, this bold bourbon is distilled using continuous column distillation and aged for 5 years in #4 char 53-gallon barrels.

Brockmans unique recipe of naturally grown aromatic botanicals are steeped in pure grain spirit for many hours to release their natural oils and aromas. The more traditional notes of gin are combined with a refreshing influence of citrus and aromatic wild berries. Bulgarian coriander plays its part, providing an aromatic, gingery orange top note. This blends perfectly with the soft and rounded harmonies of blueberries and blackberries, all of which is supported by the bottom note of Tuscan juniper berries. Dry, bittersweet Valencian orange peel elongates the deeper tones and gives an intensely smooth finish.

Thereafter, Brockmans is slowly distilled in a 100 year old traditional copper still, where we capture the heart of the gin distillation. The distinctive gin notes derived from Brockmans unique recipe deliver an exquisite intensely smooth gin, with a uniquely defining sensual taste experience.

Brockmans is like no other gin. For gin enthusiasts it is a revelation, for gin novices it is about discovering an unexpected individual taste. It stands proudly alone from the many other types of gin due to the unique recipe of exquisite botanicals and the patient steeping distillation process. Where the more traditional notes of gin are combined with a refreshing influence of citrus and aromatic wild blackberries and blueberries. This creates an intensely smooth gin taste that is sensual and daringly different.

The unrivalled taste of this beautifully made gin can be enjoyed simply neat over ice. It is refreshingly different when served with tonic or ginger ale. For the mixologists amongst us it opens up a whole world of new taste experiences when mixed in gin cocktails.

El Gobernador Pisco Chileno Reservado stands as a revered Chilean spirit, crafted from Muscat grapes grown in Chilean valleys. Its name pays homage to colonial governors, while "Reservado" highlights its premium quality. Handpicked grapes undergo a meticulous copper pot still distillation, resulting in a complex, floral aroma and a smooth, fruity palate with subtle spice. Renowned for its versatility, it's enjoyed neat or in cocktails, symbolizing Chilean heritage and craftsmanship.