Booker’s “Mighty Fine Batch” is a delicious and sophisticated bourbon that would make Booker Noe proud. Read our entire review of Booker’s Bourbon “Mighty Fine Batch.”
Booker’s “Mighty Fine Bourbon” Composition, Age, and Proof:
- Composition: 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% barley
- Age: 7 years, 10 Months
- Proof: 126.6
- Parent Company: Jim Beam
Booker’s “Mighty Fine” Bourbon is the distillery’s 2023 release, and has the distinction (along with all of Booker’s products) of being a completely uncut and unfiltered bourbon. That means that the bourbon you’re pouring is coming straight from the barrels. At 7 years, 10 months old and coming in at 126.6 proof, Booker’s yields quite a punch, mellowed out by mature aging.
This batch is made up of barrels from seven production dates that were aged in six different warehouses. The breakdown of barrel storage for Booker’s “Mighty Fine Batch” is as follows: 2% came from the 5th floor of 7-story warehouse Q
3% came from the 6th floor of 7-story warehouse Z
8% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse G
10% came from the 6th floor of 7-story warehouse I
10% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse H
12% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse G
55% came from the 5th floor of 7-story warehouse 3
While this lengthy recipe probably doesn’t mean much to the average bourbon drinker, the distiller’s notes hint at the precision that went into blending this “Mighty Fine” bourbon.
Booker’s “Mighty Fine Bourbon” Review:
When you get a bottle of Booker’s, the first thing that hits you is the packaging. If you’ve never seen a bottle of Booker’s in the wild, it’s wedged in a dark-finished wooden box, and “protected” by a flimsy clear plastic insert. Unlike the 30th anniversary edition of Booker’s, which was wedged in a box made from reclaimed wood, there is nothing special about the box for your everyday bottle of Booker’s. In fact, we found the company that makes these boxes, and it’s literally a marketing company called “Promo Wood.”
A common trope of Booker’s is that it’s a “$60 bourbon in a $30 box.” You can be the judge of that.
Now for the fun part.
Nose: The color is on the dark side of amber – as is common with bourbons aged for 7-8 years. The nose on Booker’s “Mighty Fine Batch” is butter, brown sugar, and all things malty. There’s also a hit of clove (and maybe some banana) on the nose, but the sweetness is really the star of the show.
Score: 8.6/10
Palette & Finish:
The palate on Booker’s “Mighty Fine Batch” hits you with a punch of alcohol (not shocking, considering this is a 126.6 proof pour), and this bourbon goes down smooth. Brown sugar and butterscotch hit you up front (which isn’t shocking considering this pour’s corn pedigree), sweet new oak comes next, and a hit of spicy white pepper lingers to remind you that rye is, indeed, still present.
The finish on Booker’s “Mighty Fine Batch” is spicy, with white pepper and corriander making themselves known.
Overall, this was an amazing pour, and absolutely something that will make you look good in front of your bourbon-loving father-in-law.
Score: 9.3/10
Value:
At a retail price of $79.99, this bourbon is right in line with what you’d expect to see out of uncut, unfiltered pours. According to booz.app, however, you’ll have a hard time finding this bottle on the secondary market for under $125.99. At $120, this bottle is too expensive, but $79.99, this bottle is just right. Now imagine how much better a value this drink would be if Booker’s got rid of the box.
Score: 8.4/10
Bourbon Dose Final Score:
Booker’s “Mighty Fine Bourbon” is delicious and sophisticated. If you show up to a bourbon-tasting party with this bottle, and you’ll impress your friends without breaking the bank.
Final Verdict: 8.8/10 – Delicious. Can’t wait to see what Booker’s up their sleeves next.
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