Booker's Batch 4 2024 released – A tribute to Jimmy Russell

The Booker's editions from Jim Beam enjoy cult status among bourbon lovers. With their high barrel strength and carefully selected barrels, they impress with their extraordinary taste.

The latest and final release of 2024 is called “Jimmy” – a tribute to Jimmy Russell, the legendary Master Blender of Wild Turkey and a close friend of Booker Noe. It is noteworthy that this is the first time that a batch has not directly referenced Booker Noe himself or his personality.

The batch in detail

The Booker's “Jimmy” 2024-04 is an impressive bourbon with a cask strength of 125.8 proof (62.9% vol.). The youngest bourbon in this blend is 7 years and 9 months old. The selection of barrels came from four different warehouses (rickhouses), with the following proportions included:

12% from the 5th floor of Warehouse Z

20% from the 5th floor of Warehouse 1

46% from the 3rd floor of Warehouse 3

22% from the 4th floor of Warehouse Q

This combination ensures a unique flavor diversity, shaped by the different storage conditions of each individual cask.

Coveted and limited

Booker's whiskies are highly coveted collector's items worldwide. With a US list price of 99.99 dollars, they offer impressive quality for the price. However, availability in Germany is difficult. While American bourbon fans are already enjoying the “Jimmy”, only the earlier batches of 2024 have arrived in this country.

Conclusion

The Booker's “Jimmy” 2024-04 is another highlight in the bourbon world and honors the friendship between two legends of the whiskey industry. If you want to get your hands on a bottle, you'll have to be quick – this bottling is as limited as it is sought-after.