Booker's Bourbon 2019-02 Shiny Barrel Batch

Shiny Barrel Batch, part of the 2019 Booker’s lineup, draws its name from a unique tradition among warehouse workers. During routine barrel checks, team members would sneak tastes from their favorite barrels—often the ones so frequently visited that their metal hoops would shine from repeated contact. These "shiny barrels" were unofficially known as the best of the best.

This batch pays homage to that insider knowledge and instinctive barrel selection. It was crafted from barrels that stood out for their exceptional aging profiles, pulled from hand-picked zones within the rickhouses. Like all Booker’s expressions, this one is uncut, unfiltered, and filled with character only possible through traditional methods and years of practiced craft.

Shiny Barrel Batch is a nod to those with intimate knowledge of whiskey—the kind of understanding that can’t be taught, only earned. It’s a celebration of the craft, the people behind the scenes, and the generations of tradition packed into every pour.

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.