{"product_id":"bookers-2021-02-tagalong-batch-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Booker's 2021-02 'Tagalong Batch' Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooker's 2021-02 'Tagalong Batch' 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 second Booker’s batch released in \u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e. Named \u003cstrong\u003e“Tagalong Batch,”\u003c\/strong\u003e this release pays tribute to the early days of Fred Noe’s career, when he would “tag along” with his father, legendary Master Distiller Booker Noe, learning the bourbon business firsthand. Aged \u003cstrong\u003e6 years, 5 months, and 0 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tagalong Batch is bottled \u003cstrong\u003euncut and unfiltered at 127.9 proof (63.95% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing the powerful barrel-strength character for which Booker’s Bourbon is known.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBooker’s Tagalong Batch delivers a rich and full-bodied profile built around vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts, spice, and oak. The aroma opens with sweet vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, toasted peanuts, and seasoned wood. On the palate, layers of toffee, vanilla bean, roasted nuts, cinnamon, dark fruit, and charred oak develop alongside substantial barrel-proof warmth. The finish is \u003cstrong\u003elong and intense\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving lingering notes of caramelized sugar, vanilla, baking spice, toasted nuts, and 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 Sweet vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, toasted peanuts, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, vanilla bean, roasted nuts, cinnamon, dark fruit, charred oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and intense with caramelized sugar, vanilla, baking spice, toasted nuts, 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 2021-02 'Tagalong Batch' Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003esecond Booker’s Bourbon batch released in 2021\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 Tagalong Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTagalong Batch was aged for \u003cstrong\u003e6 years and 5 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Booker's Tagalong Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e127.9 proof, or 63.95% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Why is it called Tagalong Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe name recalls \u003cstrong\u003eFred Noe tagging along with his father, Booker Noe\u003c\/strong\u003e, during his younger years and learning about the family’s bourbon-making traditions firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Booker's Tagalong Batch collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong\u003e2021 vintage, named-batch designation, barrel-strength presentation, and connection to the Noe family story\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an appealing bottle for collectors of Booker’s Bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How should Booker's Tagalong Batch be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can open up its vanilla, caramel, roasted nut, spice, and oak flavors while tempering its 127.9-proof strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booker's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650646241383,"sku":"080686011408","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Booker_s_2021-02_Tagalong_Batch_Bourbon_Whiskey_750mL.webp?v=1789711777","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/bookers-2021-02-tagalong-batch-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}