From Sparrow’s bourbon list, Booker’s By The Pond is a big, barrel-strength pour for bourbon enthusiasts, one of Booker’s special release batches for 2025 ($30 by the pour, or $45 for a larger pour).
About Booker’s “By The Pond”
Booker’s By The Pond is one of Booker’s special release batches for 2025. It is named for a pond in Booker Noe’s backyard, originally stocked for catfish and bluegill, that became a favorite spot for quiet reflection and a swimming hole on warm Kentucky days. Booker’s is the uncut, unfiltered, barrel-proof bourbon line created by the late Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam and a pioneer of small-batch bourbon. This batch was selected from premium barrels in eight different warehouses, bottled at barrel strength of 126.5 proof and aged 7 years, 1 month, and 20 days.
Tasting Notes
This is a full-throttle, barrel-strength bourbon. Expect a rich, concentrated pour with deep caramel and vanilla, toasted oak, and warm spice, carried by the bold intensity of an uncut, unfiltered whiskey. A splash of water tames the heat and opens up the flavors. It rewards slow, attentive sipping.
What to Pair It With
Enjoy a barrel-proof bourbon like this neat or over a single large cube, with water on the side to dial in the proof. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it pairs powerfully with the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack. It is a standout after-dinner pour in our 21+ lounge at the quartzite bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker’s By The Pond?
It is one of Booker’s special release batches for 2025, a barrel-strength Kentucky bourbon named for a pond in Booker Noe’s backyard, selected from premium barrels in eight warehouses at 126.5 proof and aged 7 years, 1 month, and 20 days.
How much is a pour of Booker’s By The Pond at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Booker’s By The Pond is $30 by the pour, or $45 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu beside its sibling Booker’s Jerry’s Batch and the Blade and Bow Bourbon. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come sip it.