Booker's Bourbon Batch 2025-03 Jerry's Batch
Booker's Bourbon Batch 2025-03 "Jerry's Batch" is a 125.8-proof (62.9% ABV), 750mL Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, aged 7 years, 9 months, and 19 days — the third release in the 2025 Booker's Collection. Bottled uncut and unfiltered, the way Booker Noe intended: barrels drawn from 7 production dates across 9 different warehouses, each contributing about 11% of the blend. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
"Jerry's Batch" honors Jerry Dalton — the only Master Distiller in Jim Beam history not from the Beam family (1998–2007, inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2024). It's a tribute from Fred Noe, 7th Generation Master Distiller, to the man who mentored him and shaped the brand's modern era. Among bourbons, Booker's remains the benchmark for unapologetic barrel-strength bourbon — and the named batches are the ones collectors chase.
Tasting notes (distillery, via the batch release): nose of vanilla and spices; a big, bold, unmistakably Booker's palate; a long, delightful finish.
Why buy: Booker's batches are annual, limited, and never repeated — once 2025-03 sells through, the only way to taste it is someone else's bottle. At 125.8 proof this is a powerhouse that rewards a few drops of water. More from the distillery at Booker's at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: Why do sources disagree on the proof and age of Jerry's Batch?
A: The press release announced preliminary numbers (124.7 proof, 7y 4m 21d); the actual bottle batch cards read 125.8 proof and 7 years, 9 months, 19 days. The bottle is authoritative.
Q: Who was Jerry Dalton?
A: The only non-Beam-family Master Distiller in Jim Beam history (1998–2007), a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee (2024) known for scientific rigor and mentorship.
Q: How should I drink Booker's?
A: Neat with patience, or with a few drops of water to open it up — barrel-strength bourbon at 125.8 proof is built for slow sipping.