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Booker's 2024-03 "The Master Distillers Batch"

This batch is named in honor of a group of distillers that I admire greatly. Their work in the late 80s and early 90s helped America fall back in love with bourbon and made the industry what it is today.

This group was made up of legends like my dad, Booker Noe, and some of his peers at other distilleries during this time. These guys— the “elder statesmen” as we call ‘em— paved the way for Master Distillers to get recognized for their craft. They even became the very first class inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame. I remember once I was with my dad when they all met up in Chicago for a festival. We were catching up at a bar and to most of the people there, we were just six random guys drinking bourbon. But someone pointed us out to the bartender and said, “you’ve got bourbon royalty in here.” We all laughed and raised our glasses. While it’s true enough now, it wasn’t always like this.

Back in the day, being a Master Distiller just meant running the distillery. But these elder statesmen changed all that, raising the bar for all of us. The job went from spending every waking moment in the distillery, to traveling the world, all the while introducing people to our beloved bourbon. They became spokesmen and celebrities in their own right. They made the job as big as they were. I’ve looked up to these guys my whole life. They showed me the ropes of how to make great whiskey and built my love and respect for everything that goes into the craft. I’m proud to follow in their footsteps and honor them with this batch. 

Inspired by legendary tales from San Luis Potosí, the spirit and decanter of our newest icon capture the essence of this state’s desert slopes and valleys.

Its mezcal is made with green agave, a plant native to the deserts in the state of San Luis Potosí.

Color: crystal clear with silver highlights  

Body: full body 

Aroma: cooked agave, caramel, green chile, sweet fruit and freshly cut grass with subtle aromas of wildflowers 

Palate: herbal front with hints of caramel, lime zest and clove, with a mineral and spiced aftertaste 

Liqueur created by the best craftsmen of France “Sommeliers”. This special Chartreuse Jaune cuvée was first created in 2008 by the Chartreux Fathers in close collaboration with the Meilleur Ouvriers de France Sommeliers (M.O.F).

The cuvée des Meilleur Ouvriers de France is a blend liqueur. To create this liqueur, the Carthusians brought all their know-how and knowledge to select traditional Yellow Chartreuse liqueurs and seek a different aromatic balance, highlighting freshness and liveliness.

This moonshine was ranked number 1 overall in  “The 50 Best” edition of flavored moonshine and won a double gold medal! Our premium blend of blackberries flavors and high-quality moonshine will take your taste buds on a wild ride. Perfect for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails, this moonshine is perfect for any occasion. Its unique flavor profile and smooth finish will leave you wanting more. Try it today and discover why blackberry moonshine is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Order now and taste the difference!

THE BOTTLING

A bottle of 24 year Kentucky straight bourbon is exclusive in it's own right, however one with this background and history is even that much more special.  What began almost 2 years ago by our Head of Spirits Archeology to locate some mythical 24 year bourbon that was being stored in Europe has culminated in a spectacular bottling by C. Dully out of Switzerland, hand selected from samples, and bottled exclusively for The Bourbon Concierge.   This was bottled at cask strength, a surprisingly approachable 95.6 proof, 700ml size, and with one of the most gorgeous bottle designs we have seen on the market by C. Dully.  The bourbon inside the bottle is some of the most highly sought after distillate with extremely robust flavors, viscous mouthfeel, just the right amount of oak tannins, and a proof which allows you to sip for days.  Your bottle comes complete with a gorgeous Bourbon Concierge velvet bag which mimics the look of the Pappy Van Winkle 23 and 20 bottles however at a much higher quality.

THE HISTORY

This particular bourbon was distilled in 1994, a couple years before an unfortunate event eliminated almost 100,000 barrels of whiskey from the distillery (NDA states we cannot name it).  It was aged for 12 years in Kentucky, before the barrels were then transported overseas where it aged for an additional 12 years and was ultimately poured into stainless steel vats to prevent further barrel aging.  For the last couple years a few independent bottlers have been buying up supply making it increasingly difficult to get and as of early 2022, all of the supply has been depleted, making this particular bottling one of the last of its kind, never to be produced again.  

This bottle is a limited quantity release from 2016 that was the first limited edition bottling from Brent Elliott, the master distiller for Four Roses. The bottled is barrel strength and aged for 14 years with only 10,000 bottles being produced. The bottle has subtle aromas of peach jam, magnolia blossoms, and light oak that preview the flavors of spiced vanilla, fresh nutmeg, and dleicate ripe fruits that lead to a sweet honey and apricot finish. Due to the highly sought after flavor profile and limited edition bottling, this bottle is nearly impossible to find in retail stores.

Batch Proof is a celebration of Woodford Reserve’s proprietary process – blending barrels into a batch and then bottling the whiskey at its actual proof, straight from the barrel. Batch Proof is crafted using the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The 2024 edition is 121.2 Proof.

Batch Proof, however, takes Woodford Reserve’s trademark flavor range of sweet vanilla and toasted oak to a whole new level offering consumers the privilege of tasting Woodford Reserve in its purest form (and not the standard 90.4 for which Woodford is known).

ELUSIVE UMAMI is a limited-edition whisky that embraces the world of taste in a pioneering expression from Blue Label, inspired by one of the world’s most hard-to-define and alluring profiles: UMAMI. Master Blender Emma Walker and World-Renowned Chef Kei Kobayashi have joined forces and years of expertise to create this exquisite Blended Scotch Whisky. Selected casks from inland and costal distilleries are hand-picked at the height of their maturation for their unique umami profile - only one in 25,000 casks succeeds in bringing this elusive character to life. A beautifully balanced Scotch of sweet and savoury flavours, with notes of blood oranges and red berries, a touch of smoked meat, warming salt and pepper with a long, sweet fruit finish. Best served ice cold with caviar to unlock the full depth of this unique sensory experience

- Johnnie Walker

100 Proof

Fans of ‘finished whiskeys’ will love Noble Hound Dark Rye. This traditional high rye mash bill whiskey aged in new charred American oak barrels is then finished in Virginia port-styled wine barrels. Every year’s vintage is its own unique expression owing to each respective vineyard and their barrels. The classic spice and pepper of rye whiskey is followed by the subtle sweetness and velvety mouth feel of red dessert wines. Bottled at 100-proof this ‘finished’ whiskey will become a favorite sipper.

 Awards

• Double Gold - New York International Spirits Competition 2022
• Gold - 2021 Craft Distillers Competition
• Gold - 2021 East Coast Craft Spirits Awards 

The bourbon was aged seven to eight years in the upper floors of Rickhouse Q, then finished for four months in barrels that previously held French Orange Curaçao liqueur. This is the second barrel-finished bourbon in the collection, following in the steps of the 5th Edition Cognac finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Traditional bourbon notes of vanilla and caramel upfront that are quickly washed over with a wave of orange soda, candied fruits, and mild barrel char. A flash of orange marmalade, orange sponge candy, slight bitterness, and sugary alcoholic bite instantly reminds me of Grand Marnier. Seasoned oak and hearty vanilla notes roll in, bumping out the majority of the Orange Curaçao barrel finish.Seasoned oak and vanilla notes carry over into the finish and dominate. Sugary orange notes weave throughout, but struggle to really pop.

Frank August presents Case Study: 03 Winter Cover Rye, a meticulously crafted Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey that captures the bold spirit of winter. This exclusive small-batch release is distilled and aged in Kentucky, with each step carefully managed to produce a whiskey of exceptional quality and character. Comprising only three barrels, this batch offers a rare and unique tasting experience, reflecting the distiller’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

80-Proof

 A traditional high corn bourbon aged on new charred American oak barrels which is then finished on sugar maple wood to impart just a hint of vanilla and earthy maple sweetness. Never chill-filtered and no syrup or sweeteners added.

High West Double Rye Whiskey is a spicy rye whiskey with a perfect balance of bold spice, gin-like botanicals, and honey notes. This barrel aged whiskey stands out in cocktails, neat, or on the rocks.

This is a 375mL bottle