Booker's The Reserves (2025)
Bourbon · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Booker's The Reserves (2025) is a bourbon from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 123.3 proof (61.65% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $130.
Tasting notes
Annual limited release and the first Booker's expression to carry a cask finish. Barrels were sent to Jalisco for El Tesoro tequila aging, then returned to Kentucky for a final finish. Caramel, vanilla, and agave on the nose; rich caramel, oak, and baking spice on the palate; agave and black pepper on the finish.
How it compares
- At $130, it is priced 63% above the median bourbon in the catalog ($80).
- At 123.3 proof it runs 21 proof points hotter than the typical bourbon here (102 proof).