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2017-04 “SIP AWHILE” bourbon

I’m proud to release the fourth and final batch in the Booker’s® Bourbon 2017 Collection – Booker’s® Batch 2017-04, also called Booker’s® “Sip Awhile.”

TASTING NOTES

COLOR

Our darkest and deepest amber and henna color.

TASTE

Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts and oak.

AROMA

Robust vanilla and caramel notes; slightly smoky.

FINISH

Long and full; perfect for easygoing sipping.

LABEL INSPIRATION

Fred Noe - Beam Family 7th Generation Master Distiller

It’s named in celebration of Dad’s keenness to take life day-by-day and appreciate all the moments in between.

My dad, Booker Noe, was larger-than-life, and he enjoyed each minute to the fullest. One thing that Dad loved most in life was spending time with people, whether that was family, friends or even strangers – Dad was always making new friends! He’d invite those friends – new and old – over to our house just to have a good time, relax and come “sip awhile” on some of his namesake Booker’s Bourbon, or even to join our family in celebrating the holidays.

There are a lot of lessons that Dad taught me that I carry with me today, and stepping back and enjoying the moment with the ones you love is a lesson I’ll never forget. It’s one I hope to pass on to my son, Freddie, too.

This holiday season – and just in time for Dad’s birthday in December – I hope you’ll join me in raising a glass of Booker’s “Sip Awhile” in tribute to Dad, his legacy and the spirit of enjoying moments both big and small … and of course, the flavors of good bourbon.

I’m proud to release the fourth and final batch in the Booker’s Bourbon 2017 Collection – Booker’s Batch 2017-04, also called Booker’s “Sip Awhile.”

MASTER DISTILLER NOTES

The color of this batch has a rich chestnut tone, and the nose offers a sweet aroma of vanilla with some caramel. I really enjoyed selecting this batch as the weather dropped and the seasons changed from summer to fall here in Kentucky, making it the perfect time to sip some bourbon.

Enjoy the final Booker’s batch of the year neat or with a splash of water to open up the flavors and the depth that comes from this wonderful cask-strength bourbon.

Booker’s bottle batch 2017-04 with box and dark background

The batch is made up of barrels from four different production dates stored in five different locations within three storage warehouses. The breakdown of the barrel locations is as follows:

4% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse F
4% came from the 7th floor of 9-story warehouse F
8% came from the 4th floor of 9-story warehouse E
39% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse E
45% came from the 7th floor of 9-story warehouse H

“FRED, MAKE SURE THEY DON’T MESS WITH

MY BOOKER’S.”

Booker's one request to his son at retirement.

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