Took another trip down to Jim Beam today. ... This time I tried Booker's, and was not really impressed. I'm a fan of higher proof bourbouns like Knob Creek Single or Baker's, but this one didn't seem to have as much flavor. The alcohol was extremely noticeable and overpowered the other flavors...
I like the Knob Creek Single and Bookers but I find the Bakers to have a washed out flavor.
I suppose part of the problem with the single barrel barrel proofs is that the flavors can vary so you can have a great bottle and the next may be a disappointment.
I'm trying to kill some of my lesser bottles to make room for stuff I would prefer. Right now killing a 5 Fathers. Its got a sour mash smell to it but a decent flavor. But the aroma tends to dominate and not in a good way. It makes a decent Manhattan but I do not enjoy it straight. So its one that can go.