Booker’s Bourbon 2020-03 Pigskin Batch

Pigskin Batch, the third release in the 2020 Booker’s Bourbon series, pays homage to Booker Noe’s love of football. A former player and lifelong fan, Booker viewed the sport as a symbol of teamwork, grit, and character—qualities he infused into every barrel of bourbon he oversaw.

This batch was aged in a mix of high and low rackhouse positions, which allowed for varied maturation profiles and a robust range of barrel characteristics. The final selection was blended to highlight Booker’s classic full-bodied style—bold, unfiltered, and deeply rooted in heritage.

Each bottle in this release is a nod to the American tradition of bourbon and football, two deeply intertwined pieces of Southern identity. Whether sipped during a game or collected for its story, Pigskin Batch represents a moment in bourbon history anchored in passion and authenticity.

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.