Booker's 2016-03 "Toogie's Invitation" Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is a collectible Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and the third Booker’s batch released in 2016. Named “Toogie’s Invitation,” this release honors Theresa “Toogie” Noe, Booker Noe’s wife, and the handwritten invitations she sent for the legendary bourbon tastings that helped introduce Booker’s to friends and whiskey enthusiasts. Aged 6 years, 4 months, and 4 days, this batch was bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129 proof (64.5% ABV), preserving the powerful barrel-strength character that defines Booker’s Bourbon. Its family-inspired story, vintage batch designation, and discontinued status make it a desirable addition to a collection of older Booker’s releases.

Booker’s Toogie’s Invitation delivers a bold combination of caramelized sweetness, vanilla, roasted nuts, spice, and oak. Aromas of caramel, brown sugar, vanilla bean, toasted peanuts, cinnamon, and charred wood lead into a full-bodied palate of toffee, dark fruit, vanilla, baking spice, roasted nuts, and seasoned oak. The 129-proof presentation provides substantial warmth and richness before developing into a long and powerful finish with lingering caramel, vanilla, spice, toasted nuts, and oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla bean, toasted peanuts, cinnamon, charred oak

  • Palate: Toffee, dark fruit, vanilla, baking spice, roasted nuts, seasoned oak

  • Finish: Long and powerful with caramelized sugar, vanilla, warm spice, toasted nuts, and lingering oak

FAQS

• What is Booker's 2016-03 "Toogie's Invitation" Bourbon?

It is the third Booker’s Bourbon batch released in 2016, produced by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and bottled uncut and unfiltered.

• How old is Booker's Toogie's Invitation?

Booker’s 2016-03 was aged for 6 years, 4 months, and 4 days.

• What proof is Booker's 2016-03 Toogie's Invitation?

This batch is bottled at 129 proof, or 64.5% ABV.

• Who was Toogie Noe?

Theresa “Toogie” Noe was Booker Noe’s wife and an important part of the Booker’s story and Beam family legacy.

• Why is this batch called Toogie's Invitation?

The name pays tribute to Toogie’s invitations for the bourbon gatherings and tastings associated with the early days of Booker’s, when Booker Noe shared his uncut bourbon with friends and guests.

• Is Booker's Toogie's Invitation collectible?

Yes. Its 2016 vintage, named-batch history, barrel-strength presentation, and connection to Booker and Toogie Noe make it sought after by collectors of vintage Booker’s Bourbon.