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Booker's put cinnamon sticks in the rye
Booker's second-ever rye whiskey ages over six years before apple brandy casks and cinnamon sticks finish it at 125.1 proof, uncut.
Booker's has released only its second rye whiskey. It is aged over six years, finished in apple brandy casks with cinnamon sticks, and bottled uncut at 125.1 proof.
Cinnamon sticks. In the cask. This is what a craft distillery does in year two and a Beam Suntory label does never, and at 125.1 proof it will arrive like an autumn candle that can drive. We are entirely in favour, and the record should show that nobody made them do it.
| Age | Over six years |
|---|---|
| Finish | Apple brandy casks with cinnamon sticks |
| Strength | 125.1 proof, uncut |
The verdict
A very silly idea executed at cask strength, which is the correct way to be silly.
Found via published coverage and checked against the maker on 20 September 2026. Source. Price and specification as published at that date. We have not handled this item; when we have, the piece says so at the top.
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