{"product_id":"bookers-2016-04-bluegill-creek-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Booker's 2016-04 'Bluegill Creek' Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooker's 2016-04 'Bluegill Creek' Bourbon Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collectible \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and the fourth Booker’s batch released in \u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e. Named \u003cstrong\u003e“Bluegill Creek,”\u003c\/strong\u003e this release honors one of Booker Noe’s favorite pastimes—fishing for bluegill with his family during hot Kentucky summers. Fred Noe selected the whiskey from barrels spanning \u003cstrong\u003efour different rack houses and five production dates\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a classic representation of the rich Booker’s style. Aged \u003cstrong\u003e6 years, 5 months, and 28 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bluegill Creek is bottled \u003cstrong\u003euncut and unfiltered at 128 proof (64% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBooker’s Bluegill Creek delivers the deep vanilla and caramel character associated with classic Booker’s batches. The nose opens with robust vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and a touch of smoke. The palate is deep and full-bodied with vanilla, roasted nuts, caramel, oak, and warming spice. Its barrel-strength presentation provides plenty of intensity before developing into a \u003cstrong\u003elong and full finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with lingering sweetness, nuts, spice, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, subtle smoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts, warming spice, rich oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and full with vanilla, toasted nuts, spice, and lingering oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Booker's 2016-04 'Bluegill Creek' Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003efourth Booker’s Bourbon batch released in 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and bottled uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How old is Booker's Bluegill Creek?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBooker’s 2016-04 was aged for \u003cstrong\u003e6 years, 5 months, and 28 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Booker's Bluegill Creek?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBluegill Creek is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e128 proof, or 64% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Why is it called Bluegill Creek?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe batch honors \u003cstrong\u003eBooker Noe’s love of fishing for bluegill\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pastime he shared with his son Fred Noe and later his grandson Freddie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How were the barrels for Bluegill Creek selected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFred Noe created the batch using barrels from \u003cstrong\u003efour different rack houses and five different production dates\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Booker's Bluegill Creek collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong\u003e2016 vintage, named-batch history, barrel-strength presentation, and connection to Booker Noe’s family traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e make it desirable among collectors of older Booker’s releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booker's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650495869031,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Booker_s_2016-04_Bluegill_Creek_Bourbon_Whiskey_750mL.webp?v=1789710306","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/bookers-2016-04-bluegill-creek-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}