“The first US release of Bookers 2025 Collection is named in honor of Barry Berish, former Beam Chairman and CEO, and a dear friend to Dad and me. He was a legend at Beam, guiding us for over 40 years.

In 1995, we hit a big milestone: our family had been making whiskey for over 200 years. It was high time for some festivities, particularly after the rough go of it bourbon had in the 80s. Barry took the opportunity to throw a party bigger than any wed ever had, bringing people from around the world for food, drinks, and a good time. All day, Barry brought Beam pride to everyone in the crowd. He stood front and center on stage from morning to night, his energy never flagging, highlighting what wed accomplished and drumming up excitement for all we were about to achieve. He hosted the main event of the afternoon, where we invited anyone, and everyone named Jim Beam to come on over and join the leaders on stage. He proclaimed their names louder than anyone else, proud to be honoring the name above the door. I can still see him, surrounded by dozens of those Jims, beaming. If it werent for Barry, we wouldnt be where we are today. Were more than grateful for everything he did and everything he was: a real good guy, and truly one of a kind. So, heres to you Barry, youll always be in our hearts.”

This is the latest Booker’s release, 2025-01, bottled at 62.85% ABV.