Booker's Bourbon Batch 2026-02 Milkshake Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Booker's Bourbon Batch 2026-02 "Milkshake Batch" – Uncut, Unfiltered & Bold

Every batch of Booker's tells a story — and Batch 2026-02 tells one of the sweetest in the brand's history. Named the "Milkshake Batch", it honors a beloved Beam family tradition started by the legendary Booker Noe himself: spiking homemade chocolate malted milkshakes with a generous pour of bourbon.

The story goes back to fishing trips young Fred Noe took with his father, Booker. After a long day on the water, the two would reward themselves with chocolate malted milkshakes from a local ice cream stand — until one day Booker decided his shake needed bourbon. A family ritual was born, one that Fred and his son Freddie Noe proudly carry on today.

True to the Booker's name, the Milkshake Batch is uncut and unfiltered — bottled straight from the barrel at a robust 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV) after 7 years, 6 months, and 12 days of aging. It's a blend of barrels from four production dates across four seven-story Kentucky rickhouses: 32% from Warehouse G at Waterfall, 26% from Warehouse 3, 23% from Warehouse L, and 19% from Warehouse M. Kentucky's intense seasonal swings worked those barrels hard, and it shows in the glass.

This is a bold, full-flavored bourbon with the long, lingering finish Booker's is famous for — a limited 2026 release we're thrilled to have on our shelves here at Del Mesa Liquor.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich vanilla and aged oak up front, opening into cherries, apple, and orange peel with a dusting of cinnamon.
• Palate: Bold and full-bodied — deep caramel, brown sugar, and baking spice layered over the signature Jim Beam nuttiness, with a creamy, almost malted-milkshake richness underneath.
• Finish: Long and lingering, with warming oak, dark cocoa, and a final wave of sweet vanilla.

Key Highlights

• ✔ Batch 2026-02 "Milkshake Batch" — the second 2026 Booker's release
• ✔ Bottled uncut & unfiltered at 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV)
• ✔ Aged 7 years, 6 months, 12 days in new charred oak
• ✔ A tribute to Booker Noe's famous bourbon-spiked milkshake tradition
• ✔ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from the Jim Beam distillery

How to Enjoy

At 124.4 proof, this bourbon rewards a little patience. Pour it neat in a Glencairn and let it breathe, or add a splash of water to open up the vanilla and fruit notes. A single large ice cube tames the heat beautifully while keeping every bit of the flavor. And if you're feeling inspired by the Noe family — well, we hear it makes a legendary milkshake.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is it called the "Milkshake Batch"?

The name honors a Beam family tradition: the late Booker Noe loved spiking homemade chocolate malted milkshakes with bourbon — a ritual that began on fishing trips with his son Fred and continues today with Fred and Freddie Noe.

What is the proof of Booker's Batch 2026-02?

It's bottled uncut and unfiltered at 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV), straight from the barrel with nothing added and nothing taken away.

How long was the Milkshake Batch aged?

7 years, 6 months, and 12 days — a blend of barrels from four production dates stored across four different Kentucky warehouses.

Is Booker's Bourbon cask strength?

Yes — every batch of Booker's is bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel proof, which is why the proof varies from batch to batch. The Milkshake Batch comes in at 124.4 proof.