mbroo5880i Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I can't remember what it's called but I talked to a representative from Beam who told me the next batch is ready to ship and should be in the stores soon. I have all of them up to the Oven Buster. All the stores around me are still selling through their supply of Center Cut. I've been really enjoying the Center Cut and for the past couple of months it's been on sale for $44.99.I saw Batch 2015-5 today. I think it is called Maw Maw's batch. It was $44.99 so we are probably thinking of the same chain. I still see Center Cut on the shelves. Which batch do you think is the best? Are any of the batches better than standard Booker's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koRn Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I much prefer my bottle of oven buster, over center cut. Center cut has a strong grassy note to me. Perhaps I got a dud bottle. But I hate grassy notes in my bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I saw Batch 2015-5 today. I think it is called Maw Maw's batch. It was $44.99 so we are probably thinking of the same chain. I still see Center Cut on the shelves. Which batch do you think is the best? Are any of the batches better than standard Booker's?I like Center Cut better than regular Bookers. I have not opened the first two in the series yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller542 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 On 11/27/2015, 8:30:15, mbroo5880i said: Are any of the batches better than standard Booker's? thats it, I quit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yes.......all of these named batches ARE standard Booker's. The only thing different about them are uniques names for the batches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 16 hours ago, miller542 said: thats it, I quit Nice, miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 On December 9, 2015 at 10:16:27 PM, flahute said: Yes.......all of these named batches ARE standard Booker's. The only thing different about them are uniques names for the batches. I'm such a block head. I wasn't thinking of them as just being from different parts of the warehouse. I'll stick to my comment that I like the center cut the best so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 45 minutes ago, Sluggo said: I'm such a block head. I wasn't thinking of them as just being from different parts of the warehouse. I'll stick to my comment that I like the center cut the best so far. They are not just from different parts of the rickhouse, they are different ages (and proofs). Each release is unique but it's still "regular" Bookers. Wait, if you think about it, each release is a "Limited Edition". Oh no, don't tell anybody or Booker's will become the next hard to find bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 10 hours ago, meadeweber said: They are not just from different parts of the rickhouse, they are different ages (and proofs). Each release is unique but it's still "regular" Bookers. Wait, if you think about it, each release is a "Limited Edition". Oh no, don't tell anybody or Booker's will become the next hard to find bourbon. Annnnd... that's exactly what they want you to think, as well as view it (so you have to have every one of them)! With that said, every barrel is a LE... isn't it? Damn... with that logic, the price of HH6 BIB just went up 400%! Marketing sucks when it good, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 has anyone tried all (or most) of the 2015 batches? I'm curious what the opinions of which one(s) is(are) the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Some persons expressed opinions on which batch they preferred early in this thread. I really don't have a favorite among the three I have, and none of those earlier posts moved my current non-opinion. Each has things I like although I can't think of one that has something I don't like. I realize this is no help, but I personally think that Booker's @ $55 or less is worth the price. ANY Booker's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmohawk5 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 On 12/11/2015, 3:05:18, meadeweber said: They are not just from different parts of the rickhouse, they are different ages (and proofs). Each release is unique but it's still "regular" Bookers. Wait, if you think about it, each release is a "Limited Edition". Oh no, don't tell anybody or Booker's will become the next hard to find bourbon. And is this why the Dot Batch was being sold for $110 at a store by me? Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Does anyone have any info as to where I might find some Booker's Noe Secret. I got the Bluegrass batch and I like it very much but I hear that Noe Secret is a better one probably meaning none available, lol. Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koRn Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Facebook pages......though to be honest there is a growing demand for roundtable batches. I still know where there are at least 5 bottles sitting on a shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrudd Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 On 6/4/2016 at 9:44 PM, koRn said: Facebook pages......though to be honest there is a growing demand for roundtable batches. I wouldn't advise chasing specific batches of Booker's. I'd make an exception for the 10th anniversary or the 25th anniversary bottling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I still see it around a lot. Try some smaller stores. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonutsNBourbon Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 On 6/3/2016 at 6:28 PM, Tennessee Dave said: Does anyone have any info as to where I might find some Booker's Noe Secret. I got the Bluegrass batch and I like it very much but I hear that Noe Secret is a better one probably meaning none available, lol. Thanks in advance for your help. On 6/4/2016 at 7:44 AM, koRn said: Facebook pages......though to be honest there is a growing demand for roundtable batches. I still know where there are at least 5 bottles sitting on a shelf. I've personally seen it around still, but as you can see from this thread, it's just a really good marketing gimmick to get people to buy more Booker's. so as others have said, I wouldn't pay more than msrp for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederico Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I understand Bookers started naming the batches in 2015 such that a name is assigned to each batch. For example, 2015-05 release is called Maw Maw's. However, in Canada, this one's label doesn't have the name but just batch number. Is this the same Maw Maw's or a different bottling? I also saw a 2016-01E labeled bottle without the name Bluegrass. What's the deal here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederico Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 14 minutes ago, Frederico said: I understand Bookers started naming the batches in 2015 such that a name is assigned to each batch. For example, 2015-05 release is called Maw Maw's. However, in Canada, this one's label doesn't have the name but just batch number. Is this the same Maw Maw's or a different bottling? I also saw a 2016-01E labeled bottle without the name Bluegrass. What's the deal here? I understand Bookers started naming the batches in 2015 such that a name is assigned to each batch. For example, 2015-05 release is called Maw Maw's. However, in Canada, this one's label doesn't have the name but just batch number. Is this the same Maw Maw's or a different bottling? I also saw a 2016-01E labeled bottle without the name Bluegrass. What's the deal here? This is the 2016-01E release. Again, it doesn't have Bluegrass name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrudd Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The 2015-05 matches the age and proof of Maw Maw's batch, but the 2016-01E does not match the Bluegrass proof (and I can't read the age). My guess is that the "E" stands for export and that the 2016-01E is indeed a different batch than the American 2016-01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederico Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 5 hours ago, jsrudd said: The 2015-05 matches the age and proof of Maw Maw's batch, but the 2016-01E does not match the Bluegrass proof (and I can't read the age). My guess is that the "E" stands for export and that the 2016-01E is indeed a different batch than the American 2016-01. Age for 2016-01E is 6 years 1 month. I sent email to Booker's but received no reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrudd Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 12 hours ago, Frederico said: Age for 2016-01E is 6 years 1 month. That is very young for Booker's. Just barely in the 6-8 year age range. In comparison, the Bluegrass batch is from 6 years 11 months old. Maybe stocks of Booker's are getting tight and Beam is prioritizing the US market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender4 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 On 12/12/2015 at 0:25 AM, Paddy said: Annnnd... that's exactly what they want you to think, as well as view it (so you have to have every one of them)! With that said, every barrel is a LE... isn't it? Damn... with that logic, the price of HH6 BIB just went up 400%! Marketing sucks when it good, doesn't it? Just my 2 cents, but between "Noe Secret" and "Center Cut", I preferred center cut. That said...both are good, especially for the $45-ish mark, and if it was a true blind SBS, I'd probably say they were the same thing. I think Suntory is capitalizing (not that it's a fault on them, if we all weren't so bat%^&t crazy for bourbon, there'd be no need/demand for it) on the "small batch/limited edition" copy/campaign and going that route. From appearances...it's working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 ^^^^^^^^^I also believe it's working. Funny thing is, nothing changed, except that the batches 'with no names', now have names. Sorry for the GOT reference, but I couldn't help myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 10 hours ago, Paddy said: ^^^^^^^^^I also believe it's working. Funny thing is, nothing changed, except that the batches 'with no names', now have names. Sorry for the GOT reference, but I couldn't help myself! "A man" is fond of bourbon. Valar Morghulis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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