Booker's Batch 2021-01 'Donohoe’s Batch' Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

Booker’s Batch 2021-01 ‘Donohoe’s Batch’ — the first named batch of 2021, honoring Mike Donohoe, a retired Jim Beam employee and close friend of Booker Noe whose personal influence on the brand’s development is part of Booker’s founding story. Kentucky straight bourbon, uncut and unfiltered at natural barrel proof from center-cut rickhouse barrels aged 6–8 years.

The Donohoe’s Batch name honors Mike Donohoe, who joined Jim Beam in 1982 and became a trusted collaborator of Booker Noe — his friendship and influence during the development years of what would become the Booker’s program is directly credited with shaping the brand’s direction. Comes in the signature Booker’s wooden presentation box.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Warm caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and brown sugar. Palate: Full and concentrated at cask strength — toffee, charred barrel, rye spice, dark fruit, oily mouthfeel. Finish: Long and warming with persistent spice and sweet vanilla.

Specs

• Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered
• Age: ~6–8 years (label-stated)
• Batch: 2021-01 ‘Donohoe’s Batch’
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Donohoe’s Batch named for?

Mike Donohoe, a retired Jim Beam employee who joined the company in 1982 and became a close friend and collaborator of Booker Noe. His influence on the Booker’s program during its formative years is credited by the Noe family as foundational to the brand’s development.