| Rating | 96 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In |
Kentucky United States |
| ABV | 63% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $100.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-12-02 |
Booker’s “Jimmy's Batch” Review
A reliable, mostly-affordable stalwart in the small batch bourbon category for now-nearly 40 years, it has become easy to take Jim Beam’s uncut and unfiltered product for granted. Sure it’s always good to great, but what else is there to say? Then along comes Jimmy’s Batch, a tribute to Wild Turkey’s longtime master distiller, and the late Booker Noe’s good friend, Jimmy Russell. It has the expected high proof (125.8) and youthful aggression (7 years, 9 months) of all Booker’s releases, but there’s something a little more going on here that makes you sit up. The cola-dark liquid bursts with vanilla, leather, and baking spices on the nose, but the palate is sweet and creamy, with tons of caramel, leading into a finish that just doesn’t quit. It’s the best Booker’s release in years.
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