Heritage
The Lumberyard Batch is the second release of the 2022 Booker’s series and is a tribute to the place where Booker Noe’s professional journey began—working at a lumberyard before joining the family distillery. This homage speaks to his humble roots and blue-collar work ethic, which deeply informed his approach to crafting uncompromising bourbon.
This small batch was hand-selected for its maturity and barrel character, aged in the optimal middle racks of the warehouse to achieve the ideal interplay between charred oak, airflow, and Kentucky climate. Bottled at full barrel proof with no filtration, the Lumberyard Batch is a raw, intense expression that reflects the grit and integrity of its namesake.
Each bottle includes detailed documentation of its production and aging history, contributing to its appeal among collectors and bourbon historians. As always with Booker’s, this batch remains a true expression of tradition—unpolished, authentic, and steeped in generational knowledge.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
A nod to Booker Noe’s early work in a lumberyard, this batch is aged 7 years and 1 month. It’s incredibly layered, opening with heavy oak, baking spice, and vanilla custard on the nose. The sip reveals dark maple syrup, charred oak, roasted nuts, and a peppery backbone. Intense but rounded, the finish brings a smoky-sweet fusion of toasted sugar, cinnamon bark, and deep barrel spice.
Food Pairings
Starter: Grilled kielbasa, duck pâté, or bourbon meatballs
Main Course: Prime rib, mesquite grilled pork chops, or venison stew
Dessert: Molasses cookies, spice cake with bourbon glaze, or maple bread pudding
Cheese: Smoked gouda, aged parmesan, or whiskey-washed cheddar
Other: BBQ jerky, candied bacon, or grilled peaches
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.
