Booker’s Bourbon The Reserves 2024 - Item Code: 09088
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
Sipping Booker’s Bourbon The Reserves 2024 is an experience marked by a bold, full-bodied warmth that unfolds with layers of caramel, toasted oak, and a hint of vanilla spice, making each taste both robust and inviting. Crafted in small batches in the United States, this bourbon is bottled uncut and unfiltered at a potent 63.3% ABV, preserving its rich character straight from the barrel. The heritage of Booker’s shines through in every pour, reflecting traditional American whiskey-making techniques that emphasize depth and complexity. Whether enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up its flavors, it pairs beautifully with barbecue ribs or aged cheddar during gatherings where hearty food meets equally hearty spirits.
Producer Information: Jim Beam
Jim Beam stands as a cornerstone of Kentucky bourbon, deeply rooted in the limestone-rich landscape that shapes its signature character. The distillery’s craft tradition spans over two centuries, with family expertise guiding each step from grain selection to barrel aging. While best known for its classic straight bourbon whiskey, Jim Beam also produces small-batch expressions like Knob Creek and Basil Hayden’s, showcasing a range of flavor profiles within American whiskey. Their portfolio extends to flavored whiskeys such as Jim Beam Honey and Apple, reflecting an openness to innovation while maintaining a strong connection to their heritage in Clermont, Kentucky.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this American Whiskey
Alcohol Delivery & Pickup Methods
All alcohol delivery orders will be confirmed by email during business hours within 1 business day. If there are any problems with your order, we will contact you via email. We use the following fulfillment methods:
Planning to pick up a bottle in person? Here’s how to reach our Bronx store from the Metro Botanical Garden station:
Directions:
From the Metro station, Head northwest on Bedford Park Blvd toward Webster Ave (282 ft).
Turn right onto Webster Ave (0.1 mi).
Turn left onto E Mosholu Pkwy S (1.0 mi).
Turn left toward Goulden Ave (0.1 mi).
Turn right onto Goulden Ave (259 ft).
Turn left onto Sedgwick Ave (0.3 mi).
Turn right onto Van Cortlandt Ave W (0.2 mi).
Slight left onto Bailey Ave (0.2 mi).
Turn right onto W 238th St (0.2 mi).
Turn left onto Broadway (364 ft).
You have arrived at our store.
Store Address:
Broadway Liquor & Wine Warehouse
5790 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463, United States.
American Whiskey is a distinct category of distilled spirits primarily made from grains such as corn, rye, barley, and wheat. This spirit is characterized by its unique distillation methods—either pot still or column still—and is aged in new charred oak barrels. The aging process varies by type; for instance, straight whiskey must be aged for a minimum of two years. The flavor profiles differ significantly among styles: Bourbon offers sweet notes of caramel and vanilla with hints of spice, while Rye Whiskey presents a spicier character with peppery undertones and citrus hints.
The texture of American Whiskey can range from smooth to rich, depending on the specific style being enjoyed. Regions like Kentucky are renowned for Bourbon production, while Tennessee is known for its mellow Tennessee Whiskey that often undergoes charcoal filtering. Commonly used in classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned and Manhattan, American Whiskey can also be savored neat or on the rocks. Understanding terms like mash bill and proof further enhances appreciation for this versatile spirit.
