Booker's 2024-02 "The Beam House Batch" 124.6 Proof Bourbon
Booker's 2024-02 "The Beam House Batch" 124.6 Proof Bourbon is a powerful, uncut, and unfiltered small-batch bourbon that pays tribute to the iconic Beam family home where generations of master distillers have lived and crafted their legendary whiskeys. This limited release from the 2024 collection honors the Beam House as a symbol of family tradition, craftsmanship, and the enduring legacy that has shaped American bourbon for over two centuries. Bottled at a robust 124.6 proof (62.3% ABV) straight from the barrel without chill filtration or dilution, this batch showcases bourbon in its purest, most intense form. Hand-selected by the master distiller from premium warehouse locations and aged between six and eight years, The Beam House Batch delivers the bold, full-flavored character that Booker Noe pioneered when he created the small-batch bourbon category, making it a prized addition for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate cask strength whiskey with genuine heritage and uncompromising intensity.
On the nose, The Beam House Batch reveals rich, concentrated aromas of caramel, butterscotch, and charred oak with notes of vanilla, dark fruit, roasted nuts, and warm baking spices. The palate is bold and intensely flavorful, delivering powerful notes of brown sugar, toffee, oak char, and cinnamon with layers of leather, dried fruit, dark chocolate, and black pepper that showcase the bourbon's cask strength authority and complexity. The finish is exceptionally long and warming with persistent oak tannins, sweet caramel, robust spice, and a lingering heat that evolves beautifully on the palate. While this bourbon's high proof makes it a commanding neat sipper for those who appreciate bold whiskey, adding a few drops of water or a single ice cube can help unlock additional layers of flavor and tame the intensity to reveal more nuanced characteristics. Best enjoyed slowly and thoughtfully to appreciate its full depth, power, and the family legacy it represents. Whether you're a seasoned bourbon collector seeking limited releases with authentic character, an enthusiast exploring cask strength expressions, or someone who appreciates whiskey that honors American distilling heritage, Booker's 2024-02 "The Beam House Batch" delivers uncompromising bourbon excellence and a taste of the Beam family tradition in every robust pour.