Booker’s 25th Anniversary Edition Bourbon

Extra aged. Bottled at natural proof. Uncut and unfiltered. The 25th Anniversary of Booker Noe's defining creation — presented as it should be.

Booker Noe created Booker's Bourbon in 1988 as his personal answer to what perfect whiskey should look like: straight from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, at whatever proof it naturally reached after years in oak. No dilution. No filtration. No compromise. The 25th Anniversary bottling marks that founding moment with a release that takes the same philosophy and applies it to extra-aged barrels — spirit that has spent more time in the barrel than standard Booker's, developing a deeper concentration of flavor while retaining the raw, unmediated character that Booker's is defined by.

The result is a bourbon that embodies everything Booker Noe stood for: honest, powerful, unfiltered, and unapologetically bold. For collectors of Booker's commemorative releases — alongside the 30th Anniversary — the 25th is the earlier and harder-to-find of the two milestone bottlings.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Rich amber with exceptional viscosity from the unfiltered bottling.
• Aroma: Deep vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and a warm grain sweetness amplified by the extra aging.
• Palate: Bold and rich — dark caramel, dried fruit, baking spice, and a concentrated oak integration that the extended barrel time produces.
• Finish: Long and warming — vanilla, oak, and spice fading into a clean, satisfying close.

Specs

• Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Extra Aged, Unfiltered
• Bottling: Natural proof, uncut, unfiltered
• Size: 750ml
• Release: 25th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who was Booker Noe? Fred Booker Noe II was the grandson of Jim Beam and Master Distiller at James B. Beam from 1965 to 1992. He created Booker's Bourbon in 1988 as the first commercially available barrel-proof, unfiltered bourbon — a release that helped define the modern premium bourbon movement. He passed away in 2004.
• How does the 25th Anniversary differ from standard Booker's? Standard Booker's is an ongoing annual release of small-batch unfiltered bourbon at varying proof. The 25th Anniversary uses extra-aged barrels with more time in the barrel than a standard release — producing a darker, more concentrated profile — presented as a specific commemorative bottling that will not be repeated.
• How does the 25th Anniversary compare to the 30th? The 30th Anniversary blended 16-year and 9-year unfiltered bourbons in a wooden gift box. The 25th is extra-aged and bottled at natural proof as a single commemorative expression. Both are milestone limited releases for serious Booker's collectors; the 25th is older and harder to source.
• What does unfiltered mean for bourbon quality? Most commercial bourbons undergo chill filtration to remove fatty acids and esters that can cause cloudiness at cold temperatures. Booker Noe rejected this process, believing those compounds contribute to mouthfeel and flavor. Unfiltered Booker's is richer and more viscous than filtered alternatives at the same proof.