Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey "Barry's Batch" – Batch No. 2025-01
Booker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey "Barry's Batch" – Batch No. 2025-01
The first U.S. release of the Booker’s 2025 Collection, “Barry’s Batch,” is a powerful tribute to Barry Berish, the former Chairman and CEO of Beam and a pivotal figure in the bourbon world. With over 40 years of leadership and friendship, Barry’s influence is deeply etched into the history of the brand. This limited edition batch, carefully selected by 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe, honors Barry’s enduring legacy with a bourbon that is as big-hearted, energetic, and unforgettable as the man himself.
Crafted from barrels aged in five distinct warehouses across four production dates, “Barry’s Batch” is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 125.7 proof. This small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon offers a rich, full-bodied experience that embodies the uncompromising quality Booker’s is known for.
With this heartfelt release, the Beam family honors a man who helped shape the future of American whiskey. Raise a glass to Barry, whose spirit lives on in every drop of this bold and beautiful bourbon.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Some bottles carry a story worth telling at the table, and this one honors Barry Berish, the former Chairman and CEO of Beam, whose more than 40 years of leadership and friendship are woven into the brand's history. Selected by 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe as the first U.S. release of the Booker's 2025 Collection, it is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 125.7 proof, drawn from barrels aged in five warehouses across four production dates. Expect vanilla, caramel and baking spice on the nose, then toffee, sweet tobacco, charred oak and peppery spice giving way to cinnamon, clove and a hint of leather. The finish lingers with vanilla bean, nutmeg and toasted almond. It suits the bourbon enthusiast who appreciates big, unhurried pours: a retirement toast for a mentor, a milestone birthday, or a thank-you to someone who built something lasting. As a limited edition with real sentiment behind it, it feels considered rather than generic, and the recipient can explore it neat, with a few drops of water, or slowly over a large cube.
Pairs well with
- Pecan pie — The pie's buttery caramel and nuttiness echo the bourbon's toffee, brown sugar and toasted almond notes.
- Smoked brisket — Charred oak and peppery spice on the palate stand up to smoky, savory bark without getting lost.
- Retirement toast for a mentor — A limited batch created to honor a respected leader makes a fitting, meaningful pour for celebrating someone's legacy.
Questions about this bottle
How strong is Booker's Barry's Batch?
It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 125.7 proof, which is 62.85% ABV. It drinks big and bold, but the finish is described as balanced and smooth for its strength. Adding a few drops of water mellows the heat and draws out more vanilla, oak and spice.
Who is Barry's Batch named after?
It is a tribute to Barry Berish, the former Chairman and CEO of Beam, whose more than 40 years of leadership and friendship left a lasting mark on the brand. The batch was selected by 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe to honor his legacy.
What does this bourbon taste like?
The nose offers vanilla, caramel, baking spice, toasted oak and brown sugar. The palate brings toffee, sweet tobacco, charred oak and peppery spice, deepening into cinnamon, clove and a hint of leather. The long finish fades with vanilla bean, nutmeg and toasted almonds, with a pleasant dryness.
How was this batch put together, and what size is the bottle?
Barry's Batch is a small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon made from barrels aged in five distinct warehouses across four production dates, produced at Jim Beam Distillery from a corn-dominant mash bill. It comes in a 750 ml bottle and is the first U.S. release of the Booker's 2025 Collection.
