Description
Booker’s Bourbon “By the Pond Batch” (2025-02)—bottled straight from the barrel at a high 126.5 proof—captures the essence of earthy harmony and nostalgic reflection. Rich and robust, it offers depth and warmth that honor Booker Noe’s fond memories of peaceful afternoons by his scenic pond.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Chosen by 7th-generation Master Distiller Fred Noe, this batch is a tribute to Booker Noe’s beloved backyard retreat—a place for inspiration and repose. Bottled uncut and unfiltered, it’s a blend of barrels aged 7 years, 1 month, and 20 days from eight different warehouses across various rickhouse floors, creating a layered expression of Kentucky bourbon maturation.
Tasting Profile
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Nose: Inviting aromas of toasted oak, warm vanilla, brown sugar, caramelized sugar, and a subtle spice ambience balanced with ethanol brightness.
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Palate: Full-bodied and flavorful—think caramel, roasted nuts, charred wood, sweet vanilla, peanuts, cinnamon rolls, clove, black cardamom, and a hint of red berry complexity.
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Finish: Long and rich, with lingering caramel, oak dryness, baking spice, black pepper, wood smoke, and classic “Beam nuttiness” threading through.
Quick Overview
| Characteristic | |
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| Age & Proof | 7 years, 1 month, 20 days; 126.5 Proof (63.25% ABV) |
| Style | Uncut, unfiltered, cask-strength bourbon—bold and expressive |
| Flavor Notes | Caramel, roasted nuts, vanilla, toasted oak, baking spices, black cardamom, red berry |
| Texture & Finish | Smooth medium-bodied, then powerful & warming, with a long, savory finish |
| Storytelling | A personal tribute to Booker Noe’s “safe place”—the serene pond at home |
Community Insight
One bourbon enthusiast on r/bourbon noted the palate “offers peanuts and vanilla cream, a decent bit of oak bite, and touches of berry sweetness. Finish brings back caramel and vanilla with lingering heat.” It’s described as “solid” and on par with some of Booker’s most beloved batches.
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