Booker's Bourbon Batch 2018-04, known as "Kitchen Table Batch," is the fourth and final batch of the 2018 Booker's Small Batch Bourbon Series, named in tribute to the kitchen table at the Booker Noe family home where Booker and his wife Annis spent countless hours evaluating samples and discussing whiskey. It was at that kitchen table where Booker's most important decisions about his namesake bourbon were made, and naming the final 2018 batch in its honor is a deeply personal tribute from Fred Noe to his parents' legacy. Kitchen Table Batch was aged exactly 6 years, 8 months, and 7 days, and is bottled at 128 proof (64.00% ABV) — among the higher-proof releases in the 2018 collection. Uncut and unfiltered, as all Booker's batches have always been, this is a back vintage that is now more than six years out of active retail circulation, making surviving bottles established collector acquisitions in the Booker's named series. Presented in the classic Booker's dark wood box with glass panel.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Beam Suntory |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Uncut, Unfiltered, Small Batch |
| Batch |
2018-04 — "Kitchen Table Batch" |
| Name Tribute |
Booker and Annis Noe's kitchen table — where Booker evaluated his bourbon |
| Age Statement |
6 years, 8 months, 7 days |
| ABV |
64.00% |
| Proof |
128 Proof |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Packaging |
Classic Booker's dark wood box with glass panel |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep dark amber with brilliant mahogany tones — natural barrel color, unfiltered
Nose: Bold barrel-proof character with dark caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, warm baking spice, and dried fruit. The 6-plus years of Jim Beam rickhouse maturation delivers a complexity that opens with time in the glass.
Palate: Rich and full at 128 proof, with caramel, vanilla, charred oak, brown sugar, and a building warmth from the high-proof barrel strength. The uncut character delivers maximum natural flavor with every sip.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with oak spice, vanilla, and a warm sweetness that lingers — a fitting tribute to the kitchen table where Booker made his most important decisions.
FAQ
What is the story behind the Kitchen Table Batch name?
Each Booker's batch since 2015 has been given a name with a personal story tied to Booker Noe's life and legacy. Kitchen Table Batch honors the kitchen table at the Noe family home, where Booker and his wife Annis spent countless hours evaluating whiskey samples, having discussions, and making the decisions that shaped his namesake bourbon. It is one of the most intimate and personal tributes in the series.
Is Batch 2018-04 a back vintage?
Yes. Kitchen Table Batch was released as the final Booker's batch of 2018 and is now more than six years out of active retail distribution. Back vintage named Booker's batches from the 2018 era carry established collector appeal among enthusiasts who follow the series closely.
Where can I buy Booker's Kitchen Table Batch 2018-04 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
