Booker's Bourbon Batch 2021-03, known as "Bardstown Batch," is the third release in the 2021 Booker's Small Batch Bourbon Collection, named in tribute to Bardstown, Kentucky — the self-proclaimed Bourbon Capital of the World and the city that sits at the heart of the American bourbon industry. Bardstown is the hub of Kentucky's bourbon trail, home to more distilleries per square mile than almost anywhere on earth, and naming a Booker's batch in its honor is a celebration of the entire bourbon community that Fred Noe and the Booker's team are proud to be part of. Bardstown Batch is bottled at 62.75% ABV and 125.5 proof, uncut and unfiltered as always, and presented in the classic Booker's dark wood box with glass panel. Now approximately three to four years out of active retail circulation, this is an established back vintage for Booker's named batch collectors. The pink batch ticket on the neck of the bottle is characteristic of the 2021 Booker's packaging, providing a distinctive visual identifier for this year's releases.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Beam Suntory |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Uncut, Unfiltered, Small Batch |
| Batch |
2021-03 — "Bardstown Batch" |
| Name Tribute |
Bardstown, Kentucky — Bourbon Capital of the World |
| ABV |
62.75% |
| Proof |
125.5 Proof |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Packaging |
Classic Booker's dark wood box with glass panel, pink batch ticket |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep warm amber with rich copper tones — natural barrel color, unfiltered
Nose: Classic Booker's character at barrel proof — caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, baking spice, and dried fruit, with a warm intensity that opens generously with time in the glass.
Palate: Full and well-rounded at 125.5 proof, with dark toffee, vanilla, charred oak, baking spice, and a building warmth that remains balanced and inviting. The uncut character delivers everything the barrel has to give without compromise.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with warm spice, vanilla, and oak fading into a clean and lingering sweetness worthy of bourbon's capital city.
FAQ
Why is Bardstown called the Bourbon Capital of the World?
Bardstown, Kentucky sits in the heart of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and is home to a concentration of distilleries, rickhouses, and bourbon heritage found nowhere else on earth. The surrounding Nelson County has been producing bourbon since the late 18th century and the town proudly carries the title as the center of the American bourbon universe. Naming a Booker's batch for Bardstown is a tribute to the whole community and tradition that makes bourbon possible.
Is Bardstown Batch a back vintage?
Yes. Bardstown Batch was released as the third batch of the 2021 Booker's collection and is now three to four years out of active retail distribution, making it an established back vintage for Booker's named series collectors.
Where can I buy Booker's Bardstown Batch online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
