Booker's Bourbon Batch 2024-01 "Springfield Batch" Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 124.5 Proof 750ml

Booker's Bourbon Batch 2024-01, known as "Springfield Batch," is the first release of the 2024 Booker's Small Batch Bourbon Collection. The name honors Springfield, Kentucky — the small rural town in the heart of central Kentucky where Booker Noe was born and raised. For Booker, Springfield was the beginning of everything: he grew up working on farms in and around the town, in the hay fields and tobacco patches, learning the rhythms of Kentucky land and life that would eventually shape the way he thought about bourbon. Fred Noe selected this batch as a tribute to his father's origins and the rootedness that defined Booker's character — a man who never lost his connection to where he came from, no matter how far bourbon took him. This batch draws from five separate production dates stored across four aging warehouses, with 45% of the blend coming from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse 3 and 31% from the 5th floor of 7-story warehouse Z, giving Springfield Batch a bold, oak-forward character with notable fruit depth. Bottled at 62.25% ABV and 124.5 proof, uncut and unfiltered, aged 7 years, 7 months, and 8 days. Presented in the classic Booker's dark wood box with glass panel and identified by its purple batch ticket.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep amber with rich henna tones — one of the darker color profiles across recent Booker's releases, reflecting the warehouse 3 and Z floor-level concentration.

Nose: Bold cinnamon spice leads with sweet brown sugar and vanilla in support. Salted peanuts, buttered popcorn, and a tart apple and blackberry note add unexpected fruit brightness. The classic Beam nuttiness is present but the fruit-forward character is what sets this batch apart from recent releases.

Palate: Fruit-forward on entry — tart cherry, black cherry, green apple, and blackcurrant build into dark chocolate and coffee tannins. Vanilla, roasted nuts, and mild baking spice round out a palate that pushes more into fruit-and-chocolate territory than the savory, smoky profile of some Booker's batches. Rich and full-bodied at 124.5 proof without excessive heat.

Finish: Long and oak-forward — dark chocolate, leather, clove, and a push-pull between sweet and bitter that lingers well. Reviewers have noted this as one of the more oak-dominant batches in the 2024 series.

FAQ

What is the story behind the Springfield Batch name?
Springfield is the small central Kentucky town where Booker Noe was born and raised. It is the place that shaped him before bourbon did — he grew up working farms in the area, in the hay fields and tobacco patches, learning the patience and discipline of Kentucky rural life. Fred Noe named this batch in his father's honor, a tribute to Booker's roots and the town that made him who he was.

How does 2024-01 Springfield Batch compare to other Booker's releases in store?
Springfield Batch is notably more fruit-forward and oak-driven than typical Booker's releases, with less of the savory peanut and barbecue character found in some batches. Reviewers have described it as more accessible to those who don't always seek the boldest Booker's profiles. We also carry the 2025 collection — Jerry's Batch (2025-03), By the Pond Batch (2025-02), and Phantom Pipes Batch (2025-04) — as well as the 2021 back vintages. Check our store for current availability across the full Booker's lineup.

Where can I buy Booker's Springfield Batch online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.