Booker's Batch 2026-02, the Milkshake Batch, is the second release in the 2026 Booker's collection, an uncut and unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon aged 7 years, 6 months and 12 days and bottled at 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV).
The name honours a nostalgic Noe family tradition: master distiller Booker Noe would treat his son Fred to chocolate malted milkshakes after fishing trips, often spiking his own with a generous pour of bourbon. The batch combines barrels from four production dates, matured across four Kentucky storage locations.
True to the brand's signature profile, it is bold, rich and full-strength.
Presented in its wooden box, it is a classic gift for any bourbon lover.
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or, in Booker's spirit, add a little to a chocolate malt.
Bourbon 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.
Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam and longtime master distiller, created Booker's as the first widely available bourbon bottled uncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel. Each batch is named for a story from his life, and this one comes from his son Fred's childhood memories.
Tasting Notes
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Age: 7 years, 6 months, 12 days.
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Strength: 124.4 proof, uncut and unfiltered.
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Story: Booker Noe's spiked chocolate milkshakes.
Specifications
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Producer: Booker's (James B. Beam Distilling Co.)
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Uncut and Unfiltered
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Expression / Batch: Batch 2026-02 Milkshake Batch
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Age: 7 years, 6 months, 12 days
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Proof / ABV: 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water. It pairs with chocolate desserts, smoked meats or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Milkshake Batch?
Booker Noe treated his son Fred to chocolate malts and spiked his own with bourbon.
How old is it?
7 years, 6 months and 12 days.
What proof is it?
124.4 proof.
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