Baker's Bourbon Re-Releases 13-Year Single Barrel

Bottled at 107 Proof in Honor of Baker Beam's 90th Milestone

Baker's Bourbon has announced the return of its limited-edition Baker's 13-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon, bottled at 107 proof. The release coincides with the 90th birthday celebration of the brand's namesake, Baker Beam.

As an annual limited-edition Kentucky straight bourbon, Baker's 13 is distilled using a lower-rye mash bill and aged for 13 years in oak barrels. The brand highlights that this expression demonstrates how time and warehouse placement create distinct flavor profiles across individual barrels, perfectly marking the 90-year milestone of Baker Beam's life.

Official Tasting Notes & Barrel-Aging Characteristics

According to official tasting notes, this 13-year bourbon features aromas of fruit, vanilla, and caramel on the nose. The palate offers rich notes of oak, toasted nuts, vanilla, and fruit, culminating in a robust, warm, and rounded finish.

Baker Beam's Distilling Career and Brand Heritage

Baker Beam is the grandnephew of legendary distiller Jim Beam. Growing up around the Jim Beam Distillery campus in Clermont, Kentucky, he began his career during high school as a night watchman before steadily working his way up to become a distiller for Jim Beam. The brand describes Baker as someone who never sought the spotlight, preferring to carry a wrench and flashlight while quietly ensuring consistent bourbon production. He retired after 38 years with the distillery.

The Baker's brand was originally introduced in 1992 by Baker's cousin Booker Noe. Recognized as the father of small batch bourbon, Booker Noe developed the Small Batch Collection in Boston, Kentucky, creating Baker's as one of the collection's original ultra-premium bourbons. Today, Baker's Bourbon is part of the Jim Beam portfolio under Suntory Global Spirits, alongside fellow Small Batch Collection labels Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, and Booker's.

📅 Published: 2026-09-02

🔗 Source: The Whiskey Wash