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George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself.

2023 - 04, “STORYTELLER BATCH”: The fourth release of the Booker’s Bourbon 2023 Collection is Booker’s Batch 2023-04 “Storyteller Batch.” This batch is named after the way my dad, Booker Noe, could turn just about anything he talked about into an interesting story.

Booker’s “Storyteller Batch” is made up of barrels from four production dates that were aged in four different warehouses. The breakdown of barrel storage for this batch is as follows:

26% came from the 6th floor of 7-story warehouse Z

14% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse H

25% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse G

35% came from the 5th floor of 7-story warehouse 3

The Whiskey Row Series’ 1924 10 – Year – Old is a limited annual release celebrating another milestone in Old Forester’s storied history.

During Prohibition, more than 200 distilleries were forced to close. Old Forester, however, continued operations because the federal government issued them one of six medicinal licenses, P-3. In 1924, Old Forester acquired barrels from closed distillers, with different mash bills, and bottled that liquid as Old Forester. This release commemorates that moment in time. Cheers!

With a joyfully determined heart against the backdrop of doubters and naysayers, our founder Christi Lower is shaking up the scene, one exceptional blend at a time. ⁣⁣Christi envisioned a fully transparent spirits company that wasn’t bound by tradition, history, or heritage. Instead, she was driven by culture, art, diversity, and above all, excellence. Her vision is Highline Spirits – a testament to the power of dreams and determination.⁣⁣Here’s to the women who dare to dream, who dare to disrupt, and who dare to do it anyway. Here’s to the visionaries like Christi. Her story is a toast to every individual out there breaking down barriers, challenging norms, and redefining the rules of the game. And this is just the beginning.

Dominic Guglielmi is widely considered one of the most prolific and knowledgeable collectors of Blanton’s bourbon. He has amassed a nearly unrivaled collection of known Blanton’s releases, including nearly all extremely rare and limited bottles that have been produced. He is also the author of Warehouse H: The Story of Blanton's Bourbon, America's Most Influential Whiskey

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Another wonderful edition of Proof Positive with Ben and Joe this week, Booker's 2024-01 Springfield Batch!
It's a limited-edition release crafted to delight bourbon enthusiasts with its exceptional flavor profile and rich heritage. Named after the Springfield distillery, this small batch bourbon represents a continuation of Booker's legacy of excellence and innovation. Cheers!

It has been a while since the guys have given you a Proof Positive, but it is back and in full force with Weller Full Proof. As always give the show a review and follow on all major streaming and social media platforms. Cheers!