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We taste Booker’s Jerry’s Batch, honor Jerry Dalton’s legacy, and tell the story of how a painting, a vintage serial number, and a shared hunt formed our friendship. The pour leads to a rare perfect score as we break down vanilla glaze, caramel apple notes, and a finish that glows more than it burns.

• why Jerry Dalton matters to Beam’s lineage 
• nine-warehouse blend and what 11.1% signals 
• uncut, unfiltered texture vs ethanol bite 
• vanilla frosting, caramel, tart apple, soft peanut 
• rating system and the 19/18 first for our show 
• availability, pricing chatter, and shop shoutouts 
• upcoming Garrison Brothers guest and schedule 
• private select pre-sale details and holiday plans 
• member perks, where to listen, and community asks

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A bottle, a painting, and a friendship walk into a bourbon festival—what came out the other side just made our show’s history. We’re pouring Booker’s Jerry’s Batch and raising a glass to Jerry Dalton, the chemist-turned-master distiller whose quiet influence shaped the way Beam thinks about maturation, blending, and consistency. This release leans into nine warehouses and seven production dates to build a profile that somehow hits high-proof power and easy-drinking sweetness at the same time.

We talk through the nose—vanilla bean, butterscotch, a flicker of char and that signature peanut—then dive into a palate that surprised us: vanilla glaze, thick caramel, and a tart green-apple spark that keeps everything bright. The body coats without crowding, the ethanol stays in check, and the finish trades harsh burn for a warm, caramel-vanilla glow that lingers. If you’ve chased batches like Kitchen Table or On the Rocks, this one keeps the Booker’s soul while dialing up approachability. If you’re new to uncut, unfiltered bourbon, Jerry’s Batch is a welcoming first step at 124.7 proof.

Along the way, we revisit the origin of our show’s bond—an art piece signed by Fred and Freddie Noe and a vintage serial number that kicked off years of tasting together—and we unpack how warehouse microclimates, proof, and texture shape flavor. We also share availability and pricing anecdotes, shout out a stellar local retailer, and preview an upcoming conversation with Garrison Brothers, plus our end-of-year plans and private select pre-sale.

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