Richnimrod Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Opened up my recently grabbed bottle of Toogie's Invitation. Pretty much what I expected after reading Chuck Cowdery's blog about it. It is absolutely Beam product, and very much Booker's in most ways. It's a bit sweeter than some of the batches with a sweet caramel hit over the rest of the often-noted brown sugar, vanilla, & the usual Beam rick house 'mustyness'. I like it a lot. I'll probably garb another while they're still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Skinner Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Over the last 2 years, I've had 4 different Booker's batches. Currently working on an Oven Buster. There was a little difference in each one, but I really have no preference. Just enjoy sippin' each one for what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBadley Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Mule Skinner said: Over the last 2 years, I've had 4 different Booker's batches. Currently working on an Oven Buster. There was a little difference in each one, but I really have no preference. Just enjoy sippin' each one for what they are. I agree, especially as they work their way down the bottle. Some have shown initial heavier wood, some more caramel but with time they have all been pretty good. My respect for the brand is high these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapa Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Loved the Maw Maw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Any major differences in 2016 batches? I'm thinking of making Booker's my next purchased and I've seen several different batches in my area (Bluegrass, Ani's Answer,Toogie's and Bluegill Creek). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 20 minutes ago, BDanner said: Any major differences in 2016 batches? I'm thinking of making Booker's my next purchased and I've seen several different batches in my area (Bluegrass, Ani's Answer,Toogie's and Bluegill Creek). If you've yet to try any Booker's, I'd seek out a Toogie's Invitation for a "first Booker's", because it's so typical of the usual Booker's profile; but just a bit sweeter, and with the expected caramel somewhat further in the forefront. That said, all of the Booker's offerings are fairly similar, and it my be hard to find a Toogie's by now. Worth looking, though IMHO. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 On 11/7/2016 at 11:56 AM, Richnimrod said: If you've yet to try any Booker's, I'd seek out a Toogie's Invitation for a "first Booker's", because it's so typical of the usual Booker's profile; but just a bit sweeter, and with the expected caramel somewhat further in the forefront. That said, all of the Booker's offerings are fairly similar, and it my be hard to find a Toogie's by now. Worth looking, though IMHO. Good Luck. I did find the Toogie's online at Ace Spirits for $40. Waiting on it to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, BDanner said: I did find the Toogie's online at Ace Spirits for $40. Waiting on it to arrive. If you like caramel and sweet spices, you'll find this very satisfying. I liked it even more than most Booker's.... and, I'm a Booker's fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller542 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 On November 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM, BDanner said: I did find the Toogie's online at Ace Spirits for $40. Waiting on it to arrive. Booker's for $40? That's a great price on a great bourbon, I'd be buying more than one at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 15 hours ago, miller542 said: Booker's for $40? That's a great price on a great bourbon, I'd be buying more than one at that price. Well...I thought about it, but I've never had it. I'd hate to pay for two and not care for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 2 hours ago, BDanner said: Well...I thought about it, but I've never had it. I'd hate to pay for two and not care for it. Just my own experience; but I've run across only a very few folx who like Bourbon in general, but do not care for Booker's. Consider getting at least one, and pouring a little into a rox glass. If it seems to need a little water or a cube after a few tastes try one or the other of those things. Give it a chance. You may find you like it a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickly Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) On 11/10/2016 at 4:11 PM, Richnimrod said: Just my own experience; but I've run across only a very few folx who like Bourbon in general, but do not care for Booker's. Consider getting at least one, and pouring a little into a rox glass. If it seems to need a little water or a cube after a few tastes try one or the other of those things. Give it a chance. You may find you like it a bunch. I am one of those people. Loooooove bourbon, but never cared for Booker's, or really any Jim Beam product for that matter. Guess I don't like the "beam funk". Edited November 11, 2016 by stickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Not a Beam fan in general-one of the least represented distilleries in the bunker. But popped a "Noe Secret" Booker's w some buds after work today and really enjoyed it. Not much different from my last Booker's memory but tasty. However for the money I still keep OGD 114 stocked over any other Beam offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 3 hours ago, stickly said: I am one of those people. Loooooove bourbon, but never cared for Booker's, or really any Jim Beam product for that matter. Guess I don't like the "beam funk". You aren't alone. A fair number of folx find that 'Beam Funk' off-putting. I don't mind it so much in the higher proof offerings, and especially not in their older aged stuff (KC). I notice it less than others, maybe. The only negative reaction I've had is from the newer (newer than 2010 or so) JB White Label. Even that isn't so bad, if you search under that 'funk' for the peanutty taste I get from most of the Jim Beam line. I kinda like that. But; Hey! Everybody should drink what they enjoy, and if it ain't Beam stuff for you... so be it. Plenty of other stuff to pour. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Enzo Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Is there a recent batch of Booker's that might be broadly considered the least "peanutty" batch? I'm curious to try Booker's but I'm very sensitive to that Beam funk, peanut thing - I really dislike the taste of peanuts in bourbon or pretty much anything else except Pad Thai (for some reason). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 5 hours ago, Guardian Enzo said: Is there a recent batch of Booker's that might be broadly considered the least "peanutty" batch? I'm curious to try Booker's but I'm very sensitive to that Beam funk, peanut thing - I really dislike the taste of peanuts in bourbon or pretty much anything else except Pad Thai (for some reason). I can't speak for Booker's batches as they're pretty much 6-7 yrs,,but I have found that the KCSB's with higher ages get away from the standard Beam House profile. If you can locate a 10ish yr private selection of KCSB you might find what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggJ Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I recently grabbed a bottle of Toogie's thanks to the recommendations above. It is an excellent expression of classic bookers goodness. Plenty of Caramel, Vanilla, oak a little spicey rye on the back end. Looking forward to revisiting this in a couple of weeks after its had a bit of time to breathe. Good stuff though, if you see this bottle and like Bookers take one home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Skinner Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 This past weekend I opened a Toogie's, and really enjoyed it. Seemed to have a lot more fruit flavors, almost a blueberry syrup taste at the beginning. Then the brown sugar kicked in at the end. I'm gonna enjoy this one a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Bond Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I've been meaning to grab a bottle of Booker's for a while, but now that Christmas present-buying is done, I figured I'd finally grab one for myself. I was aiming for Toogie's since that seems to be a popular choice here, but my local shop was all out of the '16 Booker's, so I grabbed a bottle of the Center Cut instead (owner of the shop says that's his favorite of the recent Booker's, anyway). Will probably pop it tonight, in Princess Leia's honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyjd75 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 4 hours ago, Sean Bond said: I've been meaning to grab a bottle of Booker's for a while, but now that Christmas present-buying is done, I figured I'd finally grab one for myself. I was aiming for Toogie's since that seems to be a popular choice here, but my local shop was all out of the '16 Booker's, so I grabbed a bottle of the Center Cut instead (owner of the shop says that's his favorite of the recent Booker's, anyway). Will probably pop it tonight, in Princess Leia's honor. I believe that Center Cut is a round table selection and is an excellent choice. I've had one in the past and thoroughly enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertckim Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 My local Costco just put the last 2016 release on the shelves, Noe Hard Times. Solid addition, opened it up and it's winner. Purchased for $48 + tax, may get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Skinner Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I've been working my way through that Toogie's, and the further into it, the more I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emr454 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 The local liquor warehouse store has the Off Your Rocker and Bluegill Creek batches for $54.99. I just can't decide if I like it better than KCSB or 4RSB, both closer to $40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Bond Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I was pointed to this article this morning: http://www.fredminnick.com/2017/01/02/beam-suntory-backtracks-bookers-pricing/ Assuming the above is accurate, it looks like we don't necessarily need to hoard 20 cases of Booker's this exact moment (although $70-75 is still a little steep, in my opinion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 9 minutes ago, Sean Bond said: I was pointed to this article this morning: http://www.fredminnick.com/2017/01/02/beam-suntory-backtracks-bookers-pricing/ Assuming the above is accurate, it looks like we don't necessarily need to hoard 20 cases of Booker's this exact moment (although $70-75 is still a little steep, in my opinion). Looks like their nefarious strategy to clear some excess stock off the shelves has worked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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