Booker's 2016-04 'Bluegill Creek' Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is a collectible Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and the fourth Booker’s batch released in 2016. Named “Bluegill Creek,” this release honors one of Booker Noe’s favorite pastimes—fishing for bluegill with his family during hot Kentucky summers. Fred Noe selected the whiskey from barrels spanning four different rack houses and five production dates, creating a classic representation of the rich Booker’s style. Aged 6 years, 5 months, and 28 days, Bluegill Creek is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128 proof (64% ABV).

Booker’s Bluegill Creek delivers the deep vanilla and caramel character associated with classic Booker’s batches. The nose opens with robust vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and a touch of smoke. The palate is deep and full-bodied with vanilla, roasted nuts, caramel, oak, and warming spice. Its barrel-strength presentation provides plenty of intensity before developing into a long and full finish with lingering sweetness, nuts, spice, and seasoned oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Robust vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, subtle smoke

  • Palate: Deep vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts, warming spice, rich oak

  • Finish: Long and full with vanilla, toasted nuts, spice, and lingering oak

FAQS

• What is Booker's 2016-04 'Bluegill Creek' Bourbon?

It is the fourth 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 Bluegill Creek?

Booker’s 2016-04 was aged for 6 years, 5 months, and 28 days.

• What proof is Booker's Bluegill Creek?

Bluegill Creek is bottled at 128 proof, or 64% ABV.

• Why is it called Bluegill Creek?

The batch honors Booker Noe’s love of fishing for bluegill, a pastime he shared with his son Fred Noe and later his grandson Freddie.

• How were the barrels for Bluegill Creek selected?

Fred Noe created the batch using barrels from four different rack houses and five different production dates.

• Is Booker's Bluegill Creek collectible?

Yes. Its 2016 vintage, named-batch history, barrel-strength presentation, and connection to Booker Noe’s family traditions make it desirable among collectors of older Booker’s releases.