SOUTHERN / AMERICAN / PACIFIC WINE & SPIRITS® Baker’s 7-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey (Kentucky) – [WA 93, #16 Top 20 of 2019] – 6060905857183

*Labeled as minimum 7-years of age, BUT Date Barreled is March 2015 so this release is actually aged 8+ years!*

About the Whiskey:
Maintaining its 107 proof and minimum seven-year age statement, Baker’s will also debut a new bottle design, featuring details about the individual barrel, including the age, the warehouse in which it was aged and the date it was barreled.

One thing that makes Baker’s unique is there’s not one particular location where it ages. With four campuses, a lot of differences can occur inside each barrel. For example, airflow, location of the rickhouse and dump date all play a part. Each barrel is tested. Only those that meet the highest quality standards are bottled.

Tasting Notes:

The beauty of single barrel bourbons lies in the intensities and flavors that change with each barrel. So, one bottle might be smokey, while another might be more floral or peppery. While every barrel of Baker’s offers a unique tasting journey, you can expect some defining characteristics. Here are a few:

Nose: Fruit, vanilla and caramel.

Awards/Reviews

Gold – SF World Spirits Competition 2023

93 Points & #16 Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 – Whisky Advocate:
“Baker’s has reason to boast, as it gets the single-barrel treatment. It will remain 107 proof and a minimum of 7 years old. However, the addition of details like barreling date, age, warehouse, and barrel number will make for fun treasure hunting. Our bottle offered a lush palate of blackberries, delicious dried fruits, licorice, and cinnamon.” 

93 Points – Vinepair

“A recent revamp saw this expression lose its wine-bottle-style packaging and notably transitioned it to a single barrel offering. At seven years old and 53.5 percent ABV, it is bold and full of character but doesn’t overwhelm. The palate and nose have a concentrated, sweet and spicy profile, but are slightly less fruity than the previous iteration.”

92 Points – Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2022

“A toasted nut and honeyed nose, gentle, with hints of lightly warmed fruits and creamy vanilla that delivers complexity and earthy notes on the palate.“