{"product_id":"bookers-2025-02-by-the-pond-batch-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Booker's 2025-02 \"By the Pond Batch\" Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooker's 2025-02 \"By the Pond Batch\" Bourbon Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-release \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and the second Booker’s batch released in \u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. Named \u003cstrong\u003e“By the Pond Batch,”\u003c\/strong\u003e this release pays tribute to Booker Noe’s love of spending time outdoors by the pond at his home, where family, friends, good food, and bourbon were often part of the experience. Aged \u003cstrong\u003e7 years, 1 month, and 20 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, By the Pond Batch is bottled \u003cstrong\u003euncut and unfiltered at 126.5 proof (63.25% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the bold barrel-strength character that has defined Booker’s Bourbon for generations.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBooker’s By the Pond Batch delivers a rich and full-bodied profile with layers of vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts, spice, and oak. The aroma opens with sweet vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, toasted peanuts, and seasoned wood. The palate develops with toffee, vanilla bean, roasted nuts, baking spice, dark fruit, and charred oak, complemented by substantial barrel-proof warmth. The finish is \u003cstrong\u003elong and robust\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving behind caramelized sweetness, vanilla, toasted nuts, warm spice, and lingering oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, toasted peanuts, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, vanilla bean, roasted nuts, baking spice, dark fruit, charred oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and robust with caramelized sugar, vanilla, toasted nuts, warm spice, and lingering oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Booker's 2025-02 \"By the Pond Batch\" Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003esecond Booker’s Bourbon batch released in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and bottled uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How old is Booker's By the Pond Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBy the Pond Batch was aged for \u003cstrong\u003e7 years, 1 month, and 20 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Booker's By the Pond Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e126.5 proof, or 63.25% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Why is it called By the Pond Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe name celebrates \u003cstrong\u003eBooker Noe’s time spent by the pond at his home\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the relaxed gatherings with family and friends that were an important part of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Booker's By the Pond Batch collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. As an individually named \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Booker’s release\u003c\/strong\u003e produced in limited quantities and bottled at barrel strength, By the Pond Batch is an appealing addition for collectors building a Booker’s batch collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How should Booker's By the Pond Batch be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing its caramel, vanilla, roasted nut, spice, and oak flavors to develop while tempering its 126.5-proof intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booker's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650729242727,"sku":"080686011408","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Booker_s_2025-02_By_the_Pond_Batch_Bourbon_Whiskey_750mL.webp?v=1789713052","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/bookers-2025-02-by-the-pond-batch-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}