Booker's Bourbon
Beam Suntory · Jim Beam Distillery
Booker's Bourbon was the original rebel yell of American whiskey — barrel-proof bourbon that proved drinkers were ready for intensity and honesty in the glass.
Nose
Dark caramel, charred oak, brown sugar, vanilla custard, toasted pecan, black pepper, dried cherry, cinnamon, clove
Palate
Rich toffee, dark cherry, roasted walnut, charred vanilla, leather, baking spices, brown butter, maple, orange peel
Finish
Charred oak, dark caramel, leather, brown spices, toasted pecan
- Mash Bill
- 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Cocktail Suggestion
The Rebel Yell Old Fashioned
Food Pairing
Charcoal-grilled ribeye with cracked black pepper crust and roasted bone marrow
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