Little Book Chapter 7, “In Retrospect,” is the seventh chapter in the Little Book Whiskey series. “In Retrospect” offers any curious whiskey drinker a chance to explore where American Whiskey can go by looking back to where it's been. Now, with six chapters written, the seventh chapter of Little Book pushes the story ahead, building on what's come before in ways not yet seen. Little Book Chapter 7 is a blend of seven different liquid streams, blending one liquid from each of the previous chapters, then adding a record seventh. “In Retrospect” is a nod to the past but also sets the course for what's next, not only for Little Book, but Freddie's continued journey as Eighth Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery. LITTLE BOOK “IN RETROSPECT” IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING LIQUID STREAMS: 18yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 17yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 10yrs Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 9yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 5yrs Straight Malt Whiskey finished in Applewood Smoked barrels, 4yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 4yrs Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.

The batch has a nice color coming from the time it rested in charred white oak barrels in our Kentucky climate. I sampled this batch on a rainy morning, and as usual, the first sip told me this was a batch that my Dad would be proud of. The aroma has vanilla and brown spice, and this sweetness continues when it first hits your tongue. Because of where Booker's is aged, the initial heat won't overwhelm you and leaves you with a balanced taste. The finish is long and warm, just the way Dad liked it. From the name of the batch that reflects the way he lived his life, to the bourbon in the bottle that tastes the way he enjoyed it, I know my Dad would be proud of this batch.