Review #: 296
Description: Baker’s Small Batch Bourbon
Spirit: Bourbon
Background: Under the Beam umbrella, Baker’s is a bourbon that holds an odd section of the market. 107 proof and 7 years old, at $60 dollars it is less proof than KC and younger, but also older than Bookers. Recently, they switched from this being a small batch product to single barrel. I tried two samples together blind, before revealing which of the products it was.
Distillery – Jim Beam
Bottler – Jim Beam
Brand – Baker’s
Selection – N/A
ABV – 53.5%
Age – 7 Years
Nose – Definitely some roasted peanuts, but well matched with some earthy fruit. LIke unripe strawberries. Pleasant oak. Almost like a tortilla chip note in there too.
Taste – Much like the nose but gets a bit brighter and sweet with the nuttiness and fruit. Vanilla cream comes in too
Finish – Roasted nuts, creamy chocolate and oak. Little hint of orange comes in.
Score: 6
Guess: Single barrel
Would I buy a bottle? Yes
Thoughts: There’s nothing incredible or mind blowing here, but it is incredibly solid and interesting enough to hold your attention through the pour. Just good bourbon without frills.