Booker's 2022-01 Ronnie’s Batch (750 ml)

Booker's Bourbon just released its first batch of the 2022 Collection … Booker’s Batch 2022-01, also called “Ronnie’s Batch.”

A statement from the distiller notes that this batch is named in honor of Ronnie Land, a longtime employee at the Jim Beam Clermont and Boston, Kentucky plants back when Booker Noe was master distiller.

Ronnie worked at Jim Beam for 40 years, eventually working his way up to warehouse manager. Ronnie was responsible for keeping inventory of aging barrels, a key part of the bourbon-making process, and he knew the quantities and locations by heart.

Proof: 124.3
Age: 6 Years, 11 Months, 22 Days
Tasting Notes: 

• Nose: Musty oak rickhouse, salted caramel, dark chocolate, vanilla, peanut brittle, cinnamon, cloves and a hint of cherries.
• Palate: Vanilla, chocolate fudge, caramel, peanuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and a bit of cola.
• Finish: Moderately long, damp with oak, caramel and pepper spice.