Yes, it's not beer, but I know some of you are bourbon lovers, and I thought you'd like to know. Booker Noe, the distiller emeritus of Jim Beam and Jim Beam's grandson, died in his sleep last night. Booker was rightly a legend in the business, a real distiller who became a spokesman for both Jim Beam bourbon and the whole industry. His signature bourbon, Booker's, was a first -- uncut, unfiltered, just the way Booker liked to drink it. I enjoyed Booker's company, I continue to enjoy his whiskey. So I celebrate his life, but I do mourn his death.
Malt Advocate is honored to publish his eulogy next issue, provided to us by Jim Kokoris of Jim Beam, who wrote the eulogy and will be delivering it at Booker's funeral.
Go with God, Booker; I'm sure he's got whiskey waiting for you.