{"product_id":"bookers-bourbon-batch-2025-02-by-the-pond-750ml","title":"Booker's Bourbon Batch 2025-02 By the Pond 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooker's Batch 2025-02, By the Pond, is the second release of the 2025 Booker's collection, an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon bottled straight from the barrel at 126.5 proof (63.25% ABV), aged about 7 years, 1 month and 20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is named for the man-made pond Booker Noe built behind his family home in Bardstown, where he raised catfish and bluegill and found a peaceful place for reflection. The batch blends barrels from several rickhouse locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose shows toasted oak, vanilla cream, caramelised sugar and a little spice. The palate brings roasted peanuts, sweet vanilla, charred wood and a hint of red berry, and the long finish carries caramel, spice, oak and the nuttiness associated with Beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in its wooden box, it is a classic gift for any bourbon lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a splash of water; it pairs with dark chocolate, smoked brisket or roasted pecans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, vanilla cream and caramelised sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted peanuts, vanilla, charred wood and red berry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with caramel, spice and oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Booker's (James B. Beam Distilling Co.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Uncut and Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch 2025-02 By the Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 years, 1 month, 20 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126.5 proof (63.25% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a splash of water. It pairs with dark chocolate, smoked brisket or roasted pecans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy By the Pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt honours the pond Booker Noe built behind his Bardstown home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 7 years, 1 month and 20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e126.5 proof, uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booker's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023371465013,"sku":"VWS200433222","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-11069.webp?v=1793654902","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/bookers-bourbon-batch-2025-02-by-the-pond-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}