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Considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, John Lee Hooker was a four-time Grammy award-winning blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born in Tutwiler, Mississippi, on August 22, 1917, Hooker began playing guitar at a young age, greatly influenced by his stepfather William Moore, a blues musician, who taught his young stepson to play the guitar, and whom John Lee later credited for his unique style on the instrument.
In the 1940s, Hooker moved to Detroit, Michigan,and soon became a permanent fixture in the city’s vibrant blues scene. Hooker's music is characterized by its simple yet powerful melodies, driving rhythms, and soulful vocals. He was a master of the 12-bar blues form, and he wrote many classics, including "Boogie Chillen'," "Boom Boom," and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer." He released five studio albums over the next few years, collaborating with various artists such as Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, and Van Morrison, as well as appearing in the iconic movie The Blues Brothers.
Yes. Boogie Chillen’ Bourbon, an ultra-premium whiskey brand, was founded by mother and son Zakiya Hooker and Glenn Thomas in 2023
Inspired by legacy, love, and music, Boogie Chillen’ Bourbon, an ultra-premium whiskey brand, was founded by mother and son Zakiya Hooker and Glenn Thomas in 2023 to honor their father and grandfather, John Lee Hooker and their shared love of bourbon.
Driven to replicate his first “real taste” of bourbon with his grandfather, Glenn meticulously selected the finest grains and charred oak barrels with unwavering commitment, blending time-honored techniques with his creative vision to create John Lee Hooker Spirits.
John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits currently produces Boogie Chillen’ Bourbon 1948, its namesake coming from Hooker’s 1948 debut record, “Boogie Chillen,” and the first "down-home" electric blues song to reach number one in the R&B records chart.
The whiskey is distilled with the finest blends of corn, rye, and malted barley and aged for a minimum of four years in new charred American oak barrels, leading to a smooth, flavorful bourbon with subtle notes of baking spices, warm brown sugar, and roasted mixed nuts that finish with a rich, leather taste on the tongue.
It is bottled and produced in Bardstown, Kentucky, with the award-winning Bardstown Bourbon Company.
The SRP is $100 and The ABV is 50% / 100 proof
Boogie Chillen' is a premium bourbon whiskey crafted to honor the legacy of blues legend John Lee Hooker. It's distilled with the finest blends of corn, rye, and malted barley, then aged for a minimum of four years in new charred American oak barrels. This process results in a smooth, flavorful bourbon with subtle notes of
baking spices, warm brown sugar, and roasted mixed nuts, finished with a rich, leather taste.
Awards and Recognition
Boogie Chillen' has quickly gained recognition in the spirits world, earning eight prestigious awards:-
Platinum Medal for design from the Ascot Awards
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Gold Medal at the 2024 Los Angeles Spirits Awards
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Gold Medal at the Ascot Awards
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Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
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Silver Medal at the New York International Spirits Competition
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Silver Medal from the Bartender Spirits Awards
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Silver Medal from the American Distilling Institution
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Silver Medal at the USA Spirits Ratings
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Founded in 2001, the John Lee Hooker Foundation is an organization dedicated to supporting the needs of children and youth through arts, education, and health located within the San Francisco Bay Area and communities influenced by the music of John Lee Hooker. The John Lee Hooker Foundation aims to
provide a supportive environment for young individuals to access cultural, musical, and art programs with grants to aid art and education nonprofit organizations in need of additional funding.Boogie Chillen’ Bourbon 1948 is available online www.johnleehookerlegacyspirits.com, selected stores in California, New York, New Jersey, Florida and Georgia. Boogie Chillen’ “1948” is available at total wines in California, New York Georgia, Florida and coming soon to New Jersey, Texas, Arizona, Tennessee and South Carolina.
