> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bourbonbanter.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Baker’s Bourbon Review - URL: https://www.bourbonbanter.com/bakers-bourbon-review/ - Published: 2013-01-22T06:01:35.000Z - Updated: 2023-05-31T20:45:09.000Z - Description: This was my first time tasting Baker’s, as it was never really on my radar before receiving some samples from Beam. I’d read a lot of mixed reviews on Baker’s so I wasn’t sure what to expect. - Author: Patrick "Pops" Garrett - Tags: Bourbon Whiskey Reviews, Baker's, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2023-03-13 09:32, #patrickg, #updated Today we continue our tasting journey within the [Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection](https://www.smallbatch.com/?ref=bourbonbanter.com) by featuring a review Baker’s Bourbon. Baker’s, like Basil Hayden’s, is one of four Bourbons that make up [ Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Collection](https://www.smallbatch.com/?ref=bourbonbanter.com). (Knob Creek and Booker’s round out the Small Batch Collection.) According to information found on the Small Batch Collection website, Baker’s was… > **Named after Baker Beam, grand nephew of the legendary Jim Beam, Baker’s® Bourbon is seven-years-old and hand-bottled at 107 proof. Embracing over six generations of distilling experience, Baker’s Bourbon utilizes a special strain of jug yeast that has been in the family for over 60 years. This time tested yeast provides Baker’s with a silky smooth texture and consistent taste from batch to batch.* This was my first time tasting Baker’s, as it was never really on my radar before receiving some samples from Beam. I’d read a lot of mixed reviews on Baker’s so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Some people say it’s a great Bourbon for Cognac lovers while others have stated it took them 3 or more tastings, on separate occasions, before they decided the really enjoyed Baker’s. Not exactly the type of endorsements that make you rush out a grab a bottle for your personal collection. So how did my tasting go? Let’s jump right in and explore the findings of my Baker’s Bourbon review. ### **Baker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/bc/1fbc7ea1-d6e2-43ab-9661-246c6f0c07f9/content/images/2023/05/BakersBourbon.jpg) ## **BOTTLE DETAILS** --- **Bourbon Name:** Baker’s **Proof:** 107 **Age:** 7 years **Year:** 2012 ## **POP'S NOTES** --- **How I Drank It**: Neat, in my special bourbon glass (please don’t be jealous) **My Nose Noticed:\*** Caramel | Vanilla | Cedar | Hint of Orange **First Sip:** Sweet Spice | Oak | Dried Fruit **The Burn:\*\*** Upon my first sip I noticed two things. First, a nice fiery bite on the front of my tongue. Second, the liquid has a nice balance to it. Whereas Basil Hayden’s is very light on the tongue, Baker’s has more weight to it but not enough to feel heavy. I would say that the weight of the Bourbon is perfect. Spice quickly fills your mouth and then resolves into a warm mid-throat burn that disappears way too quickly. Once the burn is gone you’re left with a slightly sweet after taste that is rather dry and not to my liking. **Neat, Splash or Rocks:** At 107 proof, Baker’s is starting to get serious, but I found that adding water took a lot of the flavor out of this one and over-amplified the oak flavor. I’d try to drink this one neat if possible. If you need to temper it a bit, drop a single ice cube in but don’t sit around too long or it will wind up releasing a heavy dose of oak without the required companion flavor notes to make it work.w **Share With:** I’d share Baker’s with someone who is learning about Bourbon and eager to do some side-by-side tastings to develop their palate. It’s not a Bourbon that I would single out to drink on its own. **Worth The Price:** If you’re serious about your Bourbon and are looking to have bottles on hand to compare and contrast during tastings I think it’s worth the $35 you’d spend to pick it up at most liquor stores. **Bottle, Bar or Bust:** If you’re new to Bourbon I think you can skip this one for now. Those of you who are well into your Bourbon journey might want to grab a bottle as part of obtaining the entire Small Batch Bourbon Collection. It’s not a bad Bourbon in my opinion, but it’s also not one that fits within what I like personally. There’s a lot to learn by having some on hand, but I would consider it an educational investment more than a pleasure purchase. **\*I like to let my bourbon sit in the glass for at least 5 minutes before I start to smell it or have a drink. I personally find that it’s better to let some of the alcohol waft off before diving in. If I’m drinking bourbon on the rocks I skip the waiting and dive in both feet first.* **\*\*Some of you refer to this as the “finish” but let’s be honest. Don’t we all just want to know if it burns good?* --- To recap, Baker’s has a wonderful texture and mouthfeel. However, the burn is too little, too late and too short. I was left wanting more but not in a good way. I’ll revisit this one a few more times over the next few months to see if it grows on me as others have reported. If I change my mind I will let you know. Until then let us know your thoughts on Baker’s in the comments.