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Booker’s vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Booker’s and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Booker’s | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 125 proof (62.5% ABV) +45 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $110 | ~$13 – $22 ~$80 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Booker’s and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Booker’s
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Flavor Profile
Booker’s Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: Booker’s 10 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 8/2 nuttiness: Booker’s 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
oak 8/3 oak: Booker’s 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Booker’s 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Booker’s 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Booker’s 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Booker’s: Uncut, unfiltered Beam at batch strength, and the most concentrated expression of the house peanut-and-oak character. Enormous and hot, with a finish that goes on well past where you expect it to stop.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Booker’s if you want the Beam house style at full power and you have water on the table with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Booker’s); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).