Booker's Bourbon 2023-02 "Apprentice Batch"

Introducing the second release of the Booker’s® Bourbon 2023 Collection, Booker’s Batch 2023-02 “Apprentice Batch.” This batch pays homage to the early days of his dad Booker Noe’s career – far before he was the Sixth Generation Master Distiller – when he first learned the art of making bourbon under the guidance of his cousin Carl Beam. When Booker started working at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont in 1952, Carl became like a mentor to him. Back then, they didn’t have official titles like Master Distiller, but everyone knew Carl was in charge. He didn't put up with any foolishness and made sure Booker was set straight. But even if Booker did mess around sometimes, he was a fast learner and was ready to be put to work, and that quickly got him Carl’s approval. Two years after Booker started, they purchased a distillery in Boston, KY to increase their production capabilities. Carl and Booker worked closely together to get it up and running, and eventually, Carl handed the reins over