Booker’s Bourbon 2021-04 Noe's Strangers Batch

Noe’s Strangers Batch, the fourth and final release in the 2021 Booker’s Bourbon series, is a heartfelt tribute to the connections built through bourbon. Inspired by Booker Noe’s belief that strangers could become friends over a good pour, this batch reflects the warmth and hospitality central to American whiskey tradition.

Hand-selected barrels were chosen for their balanced aging characteristics, drawn from multiple warehouse locations that embody the variability and charm of small-batch production. As with all Booker’s releases, this batch is uncut and unfiltered, offering a pure expression of its barrel-proof origins. The aging process took place in the center-cut racks, where airflow, temperature fluctuations, and wood interaction develop deeper structure and complexity.

This batch not only honors the legacy of the Beam family but also celebrates the broader community built around bourbon—a community Booker believed could turn any gathering into a shared story.

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.