Booker's 2020-02 'Boston Batch' Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is a collectible Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and the second Booker’s batch released in 2020. Named “Boston Batch,” this release pays tribute to the small Kentucky community of Boston, where Booker Noe began his distilling career at the historic Jim Beam distillery located there. Aged 6 years, 3 months, and 10 days, Boston Batch is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126.5 proof (63.25% ABV), delivering the bold, full-bodied barrel-strength character that defines Booker’s Bourbon.

Booker’s Boston Batch combines rich sweetness with roasted nuts, warm spice, and oak. The nose opens with vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, toasted peanuts, and seasoned oak. The palate develops layers of toffee, vanilla bean, roasted nuts, cinnamon, dark fruit, and charred wood. Its high proof provides substantial warmth and concentration, leading into a long and robust finish filled with caramelized sweetness, baking spice, toasted nuts, and lingering oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, toasted peanuts, seasoned oak

  • Palate: Toffee, vanilla bean, roasted nuts, cinnamon, dark fruit, charred oak

  • Finish: Long and robust with caramelized sugar, vanilla, baking spice, toasted nuts, and lingering oak

FAQS

• What is Booker's 2020-02 'Boston Batch' Bourbon?

It is the second Booker’s Bourbon batch released in 2020, produced by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and bottled uncut and unfiltered.

• How old is Booker's Boston Batch?

Boston Batch was aged for 6 years, 3 months, and 10 days.

• What proof is Booker's Boston Batch?

It is bottled at 126.5 proof, or 63.25% ABV.

• Why is it called Boston Batch?

The name honors Boston, Kentucky, and the historic Beam distillery where Booker Noe began his career in the whiskey industry.

• Is Booker's Boston Batch collectible?

Yes. Its 2020 vintage, named-batch history, barrel-strength presentation, and connection to Booker Noe’s early distilling career make it desirable among collectors of older Booker’s releases.

• How should Booker's Boston Batch be enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, allowing its caramel, vanilla, roasted nut, spice, and oak flavors to open while softening its barrel-strength intensity.