Booker's Milkshake Batch 2026-02 is an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged 7 years, 6 months, and 12 days, bottled at full barrel proof of 124.4 (62.2% ABV). It's the second release in Booker's 2026 lineup, delivering rich vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak in every full-strength pour. This is a whiskey built for bourbon drinkers who want maximum flavor with nothing watered down.

Booker's has always stood apart in the bourbon world by refusing to cut or filter its whiskey, staying true to the philosophy of its namesake, Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam himself. The "Milkshake Batch" name pays tribute to a beloved Noe family tradition — Booker's own habit of spiking homemade chocolate malted milkshakes with bourbon — giving this release a fun, nostalgic story behind its unmistakably bold, oak-forward character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich vanilla, toasted oak, caramel, brown sugar, toasted peanut, chocolate malt, warm baking spice
• Palate: Vanilla cream, oak spice, caramel, roasted nuts, milk chocolate, cinnamon, charred oak
• Finish: Long, warming, with lingering barrel char, cinnamon spice, and chocolate malt sweetness

Product Details

Perfect For

• Home Bar Essentials: A standout centerpiece bottle for bourbon collectors who appreciate barrel-proof, uncut whiskey.
• Weeknight Sipping: Add a splash of water to open up the caramel and oak notes for a slower, contemplative pour.
• Gift Ideas: A memorable pick for the bourbon enthusiast on your list who already owns the "easy" stuff.
• BBQ and Game Day: Pour it neat alongside smoked meats — the charred oak and brown sugar notes hold their own against bold food.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Booker's Milkshake Batch different from other bourbons?

It's bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel at 124.4 proof, meaning no water is added to bring it down to a standard bottling strength, so you get the whiskey exactly as it aged for over 7 years.

How should I drink Booker's Milkshake Batch bourbon?

Given its high barrel proof, most bourbon fans enjoy it with a few drops of water or a single large ice cube to open up the vanilla, caramel, and chocolate malt notes without losing the bold character that makes Booker's special.

Is this a good value bourbon for the price?

At just under $100, this uncut, unfiltered, barrel-proof bourbon offers serious depth and complexity that rivals bottles priced well above it, making it a smart buy for anyone who wants a genuinely full-strength Kentucky straight bourbon experience.

Can I use Booker's Milkshake Batch in cocktails?

Absolutely — while it shines neat or with a splash of water, its high proof also makes it an excellent choice for a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan where you want the bourbon's flavor to stand up to other ingredients.

Who is this bourbon perfect for?

This release is ideal for experienced bourbon drinkers, collectors chasing allocated small-batch releases, and anyone who enjoys big, oak-forward, high-proof whiskey with a story behind the name.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.