This batch is made up of barrels from two different production dates that were aged in six different locations within four rackhouses. The breakdown of barrel storage is as follows: 24% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse G, 22% came from the 4th floor of 9-story warehouse H, 16% came from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse L, 24% came from the 5th floor of 7-story warehouse L, 10% came from the 6th floor of 7-story warehouse L, 4% came from the 5th floor of 7-story warehouse P. I selected “Granny's Batch” on a sunny, chilly January day and found the color to be a light chestnut with a beautiful sparkle as the sunlight shone through it. I thoroughly enjoy the nose of Granny's Batch with spice and hints of vanilla coming through. The taste fills your mouth with flavor and warmth that spreads across your palate, and it has a sweet, lingering finish. I am very proud to name this batch for my grandmother- and Dad's mom- who I know would have enjoyed her evening highball made with Granny's Batch of Booker's Bourbon.

The batch has a nice color coming from the time it rested in charred white oak barrels in our Kentucky climate. I sampled this batch on a rainy morning, and as usual, the first sip told me this was a batch that my Dad would be proud of. The aroma has vanilla and brown spice, and this sweetness continues when it first hits your tongue. Because of where Booker's is aged, the initial heat won't overwhelm you and leaves you with a balanced taste. The finish is long and warm, just the way Dad liked it. From the name of the batch that reflects the way he lived his life, to the bourbon in the bottle that tastes the way he enjoyed it, I know my Dad would be proud of this batch.