Booker's Bourbon Batch 2026-02 Milkshake Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Booker's Bourbon Batch 2026-02 — the "Milkshake Batch" — is barrel-strength bourbon with a family story. Aged 7 years, 6 months, and 12 days, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, it's pure Kentucky straight bourbon exactly as it came from the barrel.
The name honors founder Booker Noe's beloved habit: spiking homemade chocolate malted milkshakes with bourbon. As 7th-generation Master Distiller Fred Noe tells it, he and Booker would stop at an ice cream stand after fishing trips for chocolate malts — until one day Booker mixed Jim Beam into his own shake, starting a family tradition now carried on with 8th-generation Freddie Noe. The batch itself draws from four seven-story rickhouses, blended for the big, chewy profile Booker's is famous for.
Tasting notes
Uncut at 124.4 proof, expect waves of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, with dark chocolate, baking spice, and a long, warming peanut-brittle finish. A splash of water opens roasted nuts and brown sugar. This is full-throttle bourbon — bold, rich, unforgettable.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 124.4 proof, uncut and unfiltered — straight from the barrel
- 7+ years old with a genuine family story behind the name
- A collectible batch release — each Booker's batch is a one-time blend
- The benchmark for barrel-strength whiskey lovers
How to serve it
Neat first, to taste it as Booker intended — then experiment with a few drops of water, which unlocks sweetness and tames the heat. Built for slow sipping; also makes a monumental old fashioned.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called the "Milkshake Batch"?
It's named for founder Booker Noe's tradition of mixing bourbon into homemade chocolate malted milkshakes — a ritual that started at an ice cream stand after fishing trips with a young Fred Noe.
How strong is Booker's 2026-02?
124.4 proof (62.2% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, 750mL.
How old is it?
7 years, 6 months, and 12 days.