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Booker's Reserve 2025 (El Tesoro Tequila Finish)
123.3 proof 8 years, 10 months, 11 days Bourbon Jim Beam Clermont, KY $130

Classic caramel, vanilla, and oak character. A subtle ethanol singe is present at the high proof, but the tequila finish does not announce itself prominently on the nose.

Dry and earthy with a spiced, herbaceous character that distinguishes it. The sweetness present is balanced by a sharpness that cuts through—a quality that invites pairing with sweeter accompaniments. The tequila influence works harmoniously without direct confrontation with the bourbon base.

Long and lingering with earthy spice and herbaceous notes that persist. The finish is dry rather than sweet, with the tequila's influence expressing itself as a subtle drying quality.

Above average
A harmonious tequila-finished bourbon that trades traditional sweetness for earthy spice and herbaceous character, making it an intriguing sipper for those seeking something unconventional.
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Tasted on Episode 472 Beam Me Up, Toddy: A Trek Through Jim Beam's 2025 Rarities