Booker's Batch 2018-01 'Kathleen's Batch' Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Booker's Batch 2018-01 'Kathleen's Batch' — the first named batch of 2018, honoring Kathleen DiBenedetto, a longtime Jim Beam employee who has been fundamental to the brand's operations. Kentucky straight bourbon, uncut and unfiltered at natural barrel proof from center-cut rickhouse barrels aged 6–8 years. Comes in the signature Booker's wooden presentation box.

The Kathleen's Batch name pays tribute to the people whose work behind the scenes makes Booker's possible — following the Booker Noe tradition of honoring the distillery community rather than the product itself.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Warm caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and baking spice. Palate: Full and concentrated at cask strength — toffee, charred barrel, rye pepper, dark fruit, oily mouthfeel. Finish: Long and warming with persistent barrel spice and sweet vanilla fade.

Specs

• Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Age: ~6–8 years (label-stated)
• Batch: 2018-01 'Kathleen's Batch'
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kathleen's Batch named for?

Kathleen DiBenedetto, a longtime Jim Beam employee honored in the Booker's naming tradition that pays tribute to the people who make the program possible.