The Story
Cask strength. Uncut. Small batch. Booker's "The Reserves" 2024 Limited Edition — the most recent named batch from Jim Beam's Booker's program, honoring the legacy of Booker Noe, the Master Distiller who invented cask-strength commercial bourbon in 1988.
Booker Noe created Booker's Bourbon in 1988 as the world's first commercially released cask-strength, unfiltered, uncut American bourbon — the founding act of an entire category. Since 2016, each Booker's batch has been given a personal name by the Noe family, connecting the release to a specific memory, place, or story from the family's Kentucky heritage. "The Reserves" references the reserve barrels — the finest, most carefully selected barrels held back by the distillery for special releases — honoring Booker Noe's practice of reserving exceptional barrels for the most discerning palates.
The 2024 is the most recent Booker's named batch release, representing the current state of the Jim Beam small barrel-strength program under Fred Noe (Booker's son and current Jim Beam Master Distiller) and Freddie Noe (third generation). Each batch draws from a different selection of barrels at their natural proof — the 2024's specific proof and character reflecting that year's selection from Jim Beam's Clermont rickhouses.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Rich amber from Booker's characteristic cask-strength aging.
- Nose: Vanilla, caramel, and warm grain spice — the Booker's signature at natural cask-strength intensity.
- Palate: Bold and full — the reserve barrel selection delivering maximum extraction at uncut proof.
- Finish: Long and warming — the cask-strength character through an extended satisfying close.
Specs
- Distillery: Jim Beam, Clermont, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch, Cask Strength
- Batch: The Reserves 2024 (named batch)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does "The Reserves" mean? References the practice of holding back reserve barrels — the finest, most carefully selected stock reserved for special releases. Booker Noe was known for personally reserving exceptional barrels for his most discerning friends and customers before the commercial program existed. The Reserves 2024 honors this tradition.
- How does The Reserves 2024 compare to Bluegill Creek (2016-04) and Off Your Rocker in the Wooden Cork Booker's collection? All three are named Booker's batches at cask strength, each drawing from a different year's barrel selection. Bluegill Creek (2016) and Off Your Rocker are older batches now several years from primary distribution. The Reserves 2024 is the most recent — the current-year named batch available now.
- Is The Reserves 2024 still available? Yes — the most recent Booker's named batch, available now.
Description
Cask strength. Uncut. Small batch. Booker's "The Reserves" 2024 Limited Edition — the most recent named batch from Jim Beam's Booker's program, honoring the legacy of Booker Noe, the Master Distiller who invented cask-strength commercial bourbon in 1988.
Booker Noe created Booker's Bourbon in 1988 as the world's first commercially released cask-strength, unfiltered, uncut American bourbon — the founding act of an entire category. Since 2016, each Booker's batch has been given a personal name by the Noe family, connecting the release to a specific memory, place, or story from the family's Kentucky heritage. "The Reserves" references the reserve barrels — the finest, most carefully selected barrels held back by the distillery for special releases — honoring Booker Noe's practice of reserving exceptional barrels for the most discerning palates.
The 2024 is the most recent Booker's named batch release, representing the current state of the Jim Beam small barrel-strength program under Fred Noe (Booker's son and current Jim Beam Master Distiller) and Freddie Noe (third generation). Each batch draws from a different selection of barrels at their natural proof — the 2024's specific proof and character reflecting that year's selection from Jim Beam's Clermont rickhouses.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Rich amber from Booker's characteristic cask-strength aging.
- Nose: Vanilla, caramel, and warm grain spice — the Booker's signature at natural cask-strength intensity.
- Palate: Bold and full — the reserve barrel selection delivering maximum extraction at uncut proof.
- Finish: Long and warming — the cask-strength character through an extended satisfying close.
Specs
- Distillery: Jim Beam, Clermont, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch, Cask Strength
- Batch: The Reserves 2024 (named batch)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does "The Reserves" mean? References the practice of holding back reserve barrels — the finest, most carefully selected stock reserved for special releases. Booker Noe was known for personally reserving exceptional barrels for his most discerning friends and customers before the commercial program existed. The Reserves 2024 honors this tradition.
- How does The Reserves 2024 compare to Bluegill Creek (2016-04) and Off Your Rocker in the Wooden Cork Booker's collection? All three are named Booker's batches at cask strength, each drawing from a different year's barrel selection. Bluegill Creek (2016) and Off Your Rocker are older batches now several years from primary distribution. The Reserves 2024 is the most recent — the current-year named batch available now.
- Is The Reserves 2024 still available? Yes — the most recent Booker's named batch, available now.
