2015 Booker’s Bourbon Release Announced
Booker’s Gets New Bottle Art
Yesterday, Jim Beam announced the release of the 2015 Booker’s Bourbon. See the bold below for my notes. Or, check out the other bottle stickers here. Personally, I love Booker’s and this gives me something to look forward to in light of the dispiriting spring bourbon releases.
CLERMONT, KY–(Marketwired – Feb 11, 2015) – Booker’s® Bourbon is proud to unveil the inaugural batch of its limited-edition collection celebrating founding distiller Booker Noe’s legacy as the father of small batch bourbon. One of the few bourbons available today bottled straight from the barrel, Booker’s® Bourbon will now feature limited-edition labels inspired by Booker Noe’s love of bourbon, family and the spirit of experimentation. These commemorative releases will be available in limited quantities throughout the year.
Booker’s® Bourbon Batch 2015-1, named “Big Man, Small Batch,” features a custom label inspired by the iconic visual of Booker sipping bourbon in his rocking chair with his dog, Dot, by his side. The batch’s name honors Booker’s role in the creation of small batch bourbons and the larger-than-life personality for which he was known.
“Booker’s® was founded on my dad’s dedication to making the very best bourbon there is, and I’m proud to honor him with this limited-edition collection,” said Fred Noe, Beam’s 7th Generation Master Distiller and 2013 Bourbon Hall of Fame Inductee. “‘Big Man, Small Batch’ is the first batch to feature these new labels, giving our fans a little more insight into who my dad was and his love for creating great bourbon!”
Uncut like all Booker’s® Bourbon batches before it, “Big Man, Small Batch” is now available in limited quantities. Bottled at 128.7 proof, “Big Man, Small Batch” was selected with the following characteristics:
Uncut like all Booker’s® Bourbon batches before it, “Big Man, Small Batch” is now available in limited quantities. Bottled at 128.7 proof, “Big Man, Small Batch” was selected with the following characteristics:
• Proof: 128.7
• Age: 7 years, 2 months and 16 days
• Batch Notes: Culled from seven different rack houses, Batch 2015-1 blends the flavor tendencies of several small groups of barrels to create a complex bourbon with a vanilla nose.
• Sipping Suggestions: With ice or cut with water
Each batch of Booker’s® Bourbon is hand-selected by Fred Noe to ensure every bottle contains a robust, full-bodied whiskey that matches Booker’s whiskey preference. Noe also calls on the expertise of “Booker’s® Bourbon Roundtable,” an exclusive panelist group consisting of top whiskey experts, enthusiasts and writers, to help select batches throughout the year — a tradition that will continue for the limited-edition collection.
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when’s this fella coming out?
It hit retailers in Lex., KY last wk. I tried a sample at a local bar last Thursday and it is very good. Typical Booker’s, but presenting itself as an exceptional batch. Batch 2015-01, 128.7PRF., 7yrs 2mo 16days. Subtle vanilla with traces of that sweet honeysuckle, juicy fruit and grape cool-aid combo sometimes found in early Booker’s releases all held together with the signature Booker’s peppercorn bite. Has that wonderful mellow euphoric Beam buzz that I like above any other bourbon buzz that I’ve experienced. Great stuff and seems to be widely available at affordable price — I got mine for 49.99. It’s great to see a fine premium bourbon that is available to everyone.
So is this the standard release for this timeframe, or in addition to the standard release?
Standard release with a special packaging
What I like about the new packaging is that it makes it much easier for enthusiasts to differentiate one batch from another. Booker’s is always good, but sometimes one batch will stand out more than another. This inaugural release featuring the new packaging is one of the better batches that I’ve had in a while.