Booker’s “By The Pond Batch” 02-2025 (125.8 Proof)

The latest release is called the “By the Pond Batch” 2025-02, and it’s a seriously delicious Kentucky straight bourbon. This one comes in at a robust 125.8 proof (62.9% ABV), bottled just as it came out of the barrel – no fuss, no filters.

It’s been aging for 7 years, 9 months, and 19 days, and all that time in the barrel shows in the final result. You’re going to get those deep, classic notes of caramel, oak, and vanilla, with a nice little kick of spice. Because of that super high proof, it gives you a powerful, warming sensation that sticks around long after each sip. It’s definitely a bourbon made for really savoring, and I think even if you’re going to enjoy it straight it would benefit from just a touch of water to really open it up. This batch truly honors Booker Noe’s legacy, offering a bold and authentic whiskey experience that stands out and pays homage to the good batch you want to just take down in slowly on a nice day outside.