This is the bookers rye alternative everyone has been waiting for. We brought a few bottles to the gathering of the juggalos and it went over really well. Mixed it with some faygo and shit. Whoop whoop.
Got one a few weeks ago and cracked it tonight, it does not disappoint. Chapter 7 got much better after being opened so can’t wait to see if this gets even better after getting some air.
I LOVE this whiskey Jason. I don't know if you've tasted it since you cracked it, but for me and my taste it opened up beautifully. The sweetness and the butterscotch notes come to the forefront, its absolutely wonderful and amazing, at least for me and my tastebuds. I just bought myself a backup... that's right, I love it that much. Thank you for the review, you're awesome man, keep going!
Same, as recommended by Bourbon Junkies I cracked my bottle for a total of 6 hours 2 days at 3 hours of air each, and by the time I had my first nose and sip it was beautiful sweet and smooth no dill no rye
That sounds like the JDBPR we didn’t pick. The palate was backwards spice up front and finished sweet. If I see it I’ll give it a try, may sit since it’s a rye. Thanks Jason C.
This more intriguing than a must try. I think this leans toward people who want to study their whisky. This sounds like something I could sit down and study the flavors of and enjoy it that way.
Just picked this up today. IMHO one of the best Rye whiskeys Ive had since the Parkers Heritage char#5 and some of the barrel strength Michters Ryes Ive had. Crazy candied apricot laced with spearmint and powdered donuts. Great pickup at MSRP.
$160.42 That's the price, before tax, in my controlled state. They state the blend, but not the proportions. For that price, you better have every single detail on that bottle.
Nearly All-Rye Little Book!? Fascinating. I am mainly a Bourbon guy, but I DO enjoy a Rye from time to time. But at THAT price tag, I will stick to my Pikesville, Sazerac, Rabbit Hole, etc. 4:10 Putting up your palate antenna! 😄👍🏻
With that dill and bready note, I get those notes on Cream of Kentucky BiB rye as well as Hillrock rye. Both very bready and rye forward. This will be a pass for me as I find I don’t come back to that profile often. Thanks for the review!
Had a pour Friday night and I thought it had a strong spicy rye flavor, dill, vanilla sweetness, with a long finish. Almost to the point of being hot:) for me I’m hoping it calms down a little. Cheers!
Hopefully, try coating your whole mouth with it to see if it helps the adjustment period? For me it drank hot on the front palate initially, but there was little to no heat going down.
This sounds like it’s right up my alley! Maybe blend my 10yr old Overholt, get an A Overholt, and my 18yr Knob creek to make a poor man’s Little Book! 😂
I just picked one up yesterday and got lucky on the price. I paid $111 after tax. I am not a huge rye drinker, but I've never seen one of these before and couldn't pass it up. Looking forward to try it but also scared. Cheers!
I like where they are taking Little Book hopefully in a better direction than like chapter 6. Last year's Chapter 7 was a top 10 pour of the year for me it just hit all of the right notes. This one I think it really starting to show what the guys at Beam can do with Rye and even blending a high age bourye.
Again I’m sure I’d like it but at this price it’s a pass. I’ll blend some easy to find rye’s and a bourbon to make my own. I’ve been experimenting with blending and I’m very pleased with the results. Enjoy!!
At $150 I will pass. I’ve really developed a taste for rye this past year or so but I think it will not stand out much over the JD barrel proof rye and Sagamore 8 year bottles. The price points on those are crazy value IMO.
This was in the Jim Beam gift shop the other day for $160 and I passed. I had a pour of it while I was there and on that day, it didn’t hit me good unfortunately though I thought I’d thoroughly enjoy it. Cheers
Because you can taste age. Older whiskeys generally taste better than more youthful whiskeys. Also, a lot more expense goes into older whiskeys than younger whiskeys.
Lol jason "it's not about the whiskey it's the peepee you share it with" did anybody else catch that? Haha solid review bro I may have to find myself one.
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This is the bookers rye alternative everyone has been waiting for. We brought a few bottles to the gathering of the juggalos and it went over really well. Mixed it with some faygo and shit. Whoop whoop.
Got one a few weeks ago and cracked it tonight, it does not disappoint. Chapter 7 got much better after being opened so can’t wait to see if this gets even better after getting some air.
I LOVE this whiskey Jason. I don't know if you've tasted it since you cracked it, but for me and my taste it opened up beautifully. The sweetness and the butterscotch notes come to the forefront, its absolutely wonderful and amazing, at least for me and my tastebuds. I just bought myself a backup... that's right, I love it that much. Thank you for the review, you're awesome man, keep going!
Same, as recommended by Bourbon Junkies I cracked my bottle for a total of 6 hours 2 days at 3 hours of air each, and by the time I had my first nose and sip it was beautiful sweet and smooth no dill no rye
Really appreciate the detailed notes and how different people would appreciate it or dislike it.
That sounds like the JDBPR we didn’t pick. The palate was backwards spice up front and finished sweet. If I see it I’ll give it a try, may sit since it’s a rye. Thanks Jason C.
This more intriguing than a must try. I think this leans toward people who want to study their whisky. This sounds like something I could sit down and study the flavors of and enjoy it that way.
It is quite the journey!
Just picked this up today. IMHO one of the best Rye whiskeys Ive had since the Parkers Heritage char#5 and some of the barrel strength Michters Ryes Ive had. Crazy candied apricot laced with spearmint and powdered donuts. Great pickup at MSRP.
My favorite rye I have had. Really special blend from Jim Beam.
$160.42
That's the price, before tax, in my controlled state. They state the blend, but not the proportions. For that price, you better have every single detail on that bottle.
I had people helping me hunt it. So I ended up with 2. After I opened the first I’m not mad about having a back up. I love this one
Ditto
Nearly All-Rye Little Book!? Fascinating. I am mainly a Bourbon guy, but I DO enjoy a Rye from time to time. But at THAT price tag, I will stick to my Pikesville, Sazerac, Rabbit Hole, etc. 4:10 Putting up your palate antenna! 😄👍🏻
Love the concept of the final breakdown. Great content!
Total Wines in Indy kept putting 2 in every case so I caved and got one the other day. It’s not a cork holder. Very gold
Love the broadway analogy 👍
With that dill and bready note, I get those notes on Cream of Kentucky BiB rye as well as Hillrock rye. Both very bready and rye forward. This will be a pass for me as I find I don’t come back to that profile often. Thanks for the review!
Bought one for my birthday. Can’t wait to crack it open
Picked one up a few weeks ago. Haven’t opened it yet. Always go for the Little Book.
That sounds right up my alley. I would probably grab it if I saw it for retail.
Had a pour Friday night and I thought it had a strong spicy rye flavor, dill, vanilla sweetness, with a long finish. Almost to the point of being hot:) for me I’m hoping it calms down a little. Cheers!
Hopefully, try coating your whole mouth with it to see if it helps the adjustment period? For me it drank hot on the front palate initially, but there was little to no heat going down.
@@bvlad5215 it might have been one of those times because a couple of nights later and a few more nights after that its been a really nice pour!
Thanks Jason! if you didn't say LB, I would of thought you were reviewing a higher age MGP rye.
I love this blend, can’t wait to see what the Little Book Infinite will be later this year.
This sounds like it’s right up my alley! Maybe blend my 10yr old Overholt, get an A Overholt, and my 18yr Knob creek to make a poor man’s Little Book! 😂
The KC 18 msrp is higher than little book
Was the Booker's Rye a PA Style? I know that was at least at the time, a unique higher rye than normal for them
I did an experiment last night…80% Bulliet 12y Rye 20% Westward single malt Pinot Noir cask. I liked it!
I havent purchased a little book since 4. But im really excited about this one based on the stats and being a rye. Love dill note ryes.
I just picked one up yesterday and got lucky on the price. I paid $111 after tax. I am not a huge rye drinker, but I've never seen one of these before and couldn't pass it up. Looking forward to try it but also scared. Cheers!
This is tasty AF. Got it at Kroger for about 120. Great review!
As a rye lover, I’m really looking forward to buying this one!
Are the dill notes/minty similar to a willett 4yr green top? Because I'm not a fan of the willett.
Yeah than you probably won't like this
Appreciate the review. I don’t mind mint but I am out on dill. Thanks
I like where they are taking Little Book hopefully in a better direction than like chapter 6. Last year's Chapter 7 was a top 10 pour of the year for me it just hit all of the right notes. This one I think it really starting to show what the guys at Beam can do with Rye and even blending a high age bourye.
Fan of ryes but dislike the dill note some have. Still interested in giving this one a try.
Again I’m sure I’d like it but at this price it’s a pass. I’ll blend some easy to find rye’s and a bourbon to make my own. I’ve been experimenting with blending and I’m very pleased with the results. Enjoy!!
I get elderflower honey. I'm not sure how they did this, but it's impressive.
How would you compare it to the 4 year willet rye?
Probably closer than you would think but this has more sweetness on the finish than the willet.
Keeling em coming👍
If I love the Middle West Rye will I like this?
Pretty different. Don't think so.
Jason, another great review. You mentioned a mix of Ryes and 1 bourbon but on the label it shows all Ryes. Did I miss something?
1st component is a high rye bourbon. The 18 year.
Just release the bookers rye again and call it a day.... give the people what they really want
big hit for me! Little book has been on the up and up
#7 was great, cant wait to try 8
At $150 I will pass. I’ve really developed a taste for rye this past year or so but I think it will not stand out much over the JD barrel proof rye and Sagamore 8 year bottles. The price points on those are crazy value IMO.
Agreed. A lot of really good whiskey out there at a reasonable price. Not paying for a name or pretty packaging.
Never had Pennsylvania style rye
Great review! 🥃
Lil book 8 vs Bookers rye???😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Can you revisit this tomorrow night live? How long ago did you shoot this?
Yesterday. Lol
Picked one up today for $170.99 before tax. Never had a little book or bookers.
Was it worth it?
Bookers are killing it
Dill Pickle is a barrel defect.
Hope I can find at Costco for 99 bucks!
$125 at my costco. This years MSRP is higher
This was in the Jim Beam gift shop the other day for $160 and I passed. I had a pour of it while I was there and on that day, it didn’t hit me good unfortunately though I thought I’d thoroughly enjoy it. Cheers
WHISKEY CHEERS 😎
I thought it came off as dusty. Wasn't my favorite, but interesting.
Oh I can see that a bit.
I'm in, if I find it at s.r.p.
Why is age always a factor. All that matters is the taste right? Especially the finish. 🤷 Right?
I think age can be a factor in price a bit, but your right...is it good or not.
Because you can taste age. Older whiskeys generally taste better than more youthful whiskeys. Also, a lot more expense goes into older whiskeys than younger whiskeys.
The least we should expect with these kinds of price ranges is full transparency.
Lol jason "it's not about the whiskey it's the peepee you share it with" did anybody else catch that? Haha solid review bro I may have to find myself one.
Did I say peepee? Haha
@@TheMashandDrum it sure sounded like it haha
First! Lol