John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits Boogie Chillen' Bourbon "1948" is a straight bourbon created around the legacy of blues icon John Lee Hooker and his 1948 song "Boogie Chillen'." Bottled at 50% ABV / 100 proof, this straight bourbon is aged a minimum of 4 years and made from corn, rye, and malted barley.
This bourbon is a good fit for shoppers who want a stronger straight bourbon with warm spice, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of chocolate mint. It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or in spirit-forward bourbon cocktails.
Product Details
Product Type: Bourbon
Style: Straight Bourbon
Age: Minimum 4 years
ABV: 50% / 100 Proof
Mash Bill: Corn, rye, and malted barley
Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Tasting Notes
Nose: Baking spices and warm brown sugar
Palate: Cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of chocolate mint
Finish: Dense and prolonged
How to Enjoy
Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
What Makes It Special
This bottle connects a straight bourbon profile with the John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits brand story while keeping the focus on the whiskey itself.
Palate: Cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of chocolate mint.
Finish: Dense and prolonged.
Meet the Founder
Glenn Thomas, grandson of John Lee Hooker, co-founded John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits with his mother, Zakiya Hooker, in 2023. Inspired by cherished memories of sharing bourbon with his grandfather, Glenn sought to create a spirit that embodies the essence of John Lee Hooker's music and legacy. Collaborating with Bardstown Bourbon Company, they developed Boogie Chillen' Bourbon "1948" to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the iconic song "Boogie Chillen'."
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