Booker's Jimmy's Batch 2024-4 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A rare tribute to friendship and craftsmanship

Crafted in tribute to a 200-year legacy and the discerning palate of its namesake, Booker's Bourbon was born in 1987 from the vision of Booker Noe, Jim Beam's grandson and Master Distiller. This unfiltered, barrel-strength gem, first shared as a holiday gift, is personally handpicked by Fred Noe, continuing the family’s devotion to creating bourbon of unparalleled complexity, depth, and authenticity. Each batch tells its own story, a tale shaped by art, science, and nature.

Jimmy’s Batch 2024-4 is a heartfelt homage to Jimmy Russell, a cherished family friend. Aged for 7 years, 9 months, and 19 days, this deep amber bourbon boasts a bold 125.8 proof. Its inviting vanilla and brown spices lead to a smooth, sweet taste, culminating in a relaxing finish. Selected from four unique warehouses, this batch celebrates rare craftsmanship and lasting friendship.

Booker’s Bourbon is a part of Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Collection (the other are Baker’s, Knob Creek, and Basil Hayden’s). It is a straight-from-the-barrel Bourbon, without dilution or filtering.

That’s why you will see a range of strength on the label from 121 proof to 129 proof. The aging is also a range — from six to eight years, sorted by taste.

The name comes from legendary distiller Emeritus Booker Noe who would bottle straight from the barrel Whiskey to give as gifts to family and friends. Booker passed away in 2004, but there is a big statue of him in his honor at the Jim Beam Distillery.

Booker's is over 60% ABV. Most experts recommend a splash of water or on the rocks, and Booker’s is strong enough to stand up to it. But it is also a very refined product.

It has flavors of chipotle spice and dark chocolate with butterscotch in the background and a rich, thick mouthfeel. Think of Central American molé sauce (pronounced “mō-lay”). It also won American Whiskey of the Year.