Booker’s Batch 2018-04 Kitchen Table

Batch 2018-04, “Kitchen Table,” in tribute to a family heirloom of the Noe family.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 126.7 (64% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Jim Beam

Detailed Description

This batch is made from barrels produced on three different production dates and stored in six different locations. The breakdown is as follows: 7% came from the 4th floor of 9-story warehouse E 14% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse E 4% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse E 24% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse J 44% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse J 7% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse D. This batch has a beautiful color that is a deep chestnut and has a robust and flavor rich taste profile.  The nose is a rich balance of vanilla and oak that comes from aging in the white oak barrels for over six years.  The finish is balanced and pleasant and does not overpower your taste buds. In Dad’s honor, I’ve enjoyed this batch with a healthy splash of water, also called a “Kentucky Tea,” which was one of his signature ways of his enjoying his Booker’s. Fred Noe, Beam Family’s 7th Generation Master Distiller

Booker’s Batch 2018-04 Kitchen Table Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Robust vanilla and caramel notes; slightly smoky.

Palate: Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts and oak.

Finish: Long and full; perfect for easygoing sipping.

Distillery Information

After settling in Kentucky, Beam began harvesting corn and set forth a family tradition by distilling the excess grains he harvested into whiskey. Since then, seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the eponymous company.