Heritage
The Boston Batch is named after the Boston, Kentucky distillery where Booker Noe first began crafting the bourbon that would become his namesake label. This release honors the physical place where Booker laid the foundation for what would become one of the most respected small-batch bourbons in the world.
Barrels for this batch were aged in the classic Beam rackhouses on site, where heat, humidity, and air circulation created ideal conditions for extracting rich character from the charred American oak barrels. The result is a no-compromise bourbon that captures the essence of place, legacy, and the hardworking ethos of Booker himself.
Unfiltered and bottled straight from the barrel, Boston Batch represents more than just another Booker’s release—it’s a liquid tribute to origin, labor, and the relentless pursuit of quality from the very ground up.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
This batch honors the Boston, Kentucky facility where Booker’s Bourbon is aged. Aged over 6 years and bottled uncut, it bursts with dark molasses, burnt sugar, and charred oak aromas. On the palate, it's deep and spicy with layers of clove, black pepper, honeyed peanuts, and dried cherry. A balanced blend of sweetness and fire, it ends with a long, smoky finish of vanilla bean, leather, and baking spice.
Food Pairings
Starter: BBQ meatballs, smoked duck breast, or bourbon-glazed kielbasa
Main Course: Chargrilled ribeye, bourbon BBQ chicken, or lamb with rosemary glaze
Dessert: Molten chocolate cake, bourbon bread pudding, or maple-glazed donuts
Cheese: Sharp cheddar, gorgonzola, or aged manchego
Other: Dark chocolate bark, caramel popcorn, or roasted cashews
Craftsmanship
Booker’s Bourbon is a small-batch, uncut, and unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon known for its raw intensity and deep connection to American whiskey heritage. Launched in 1988 by Booker Noe, the sixth-generation Master Distiller and grandson of Jim Beam, this brand redefined what full-proof bourbon could be — honest, bold, and unapologetically complex.
Each batch of Booker’s is bottled at cask strength and aged in a specific center-cut section of the warehouse, where temperature and airflow naturally develop a richer flavor. The bourbon is known for its high proof, deep amber color, and layered notes of vanilla, spice, oak, and roasted nuts — offering enthusiasts a rare look at bourbon in its purest form.
Booker’s is part of the James B. Beam Distilling Company (under Beam Suntory), and continues to honor tradition while inviting collectors and connoisseurs into the story behind every release. With no chill filtration and no dilution, Booker’s remains a standout among premium American bourbons for those who want an unfiltered taste of true Kentucky craftsmanship.
