We are completely on the Beam today with a side-by-side tasting and review of two powerhouse fall 2026 releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co.: Little Book The Infinite Edition III and Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2026-03 “Southern Thunder”! Both of these premium Kentucky straight bourbons were picked up directly from the Jim Beam American Outpost in Clermont, Kentucky.
Tasting these releases side by side reveals surprising family connections across the palate, blending legendary past heritage with innovative modern craft.
What has been your favorite Beam release so far in 2026?
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Little Book The Infinite Edition III
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Blend of Straight Bourbons)
- Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Clermont, KY)
- Mash Bill: Undisclosed blend across 10 straight bourbon components
- Age: NAS (blend of straight bourbons aged 7 to 23 years)
- Proof: 118.3 Proof (59.15% ABV)
- Released: September 2026
- Other: Perpetual infinity blend curated by 8th Generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe. Composed of ~30% base carried over from Edition II (which preserved liquid from Edition I) married with 70% new components: a 23-Year Knob Creek Bourbon distilled under Booker Noe, an 11-Year Knob Creek Bourbon distilled under Fred Noe, and a 9-Year Baker’s Bourbon distilled under Freddie Noe.
- SRP: $199.99
- Purchased: 09/04/26 for $200 at Jim Beam American Outpost
Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2026-03 “Southern Thunder”
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Clermont, KY)
- Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
- Age: 7 years, 1 month, 14 days
- Proof: 127.3 Proof (63.65% ABV)
- Released: October 2026
- Other: Drawn from center-cut rickhouse barrels. Named “Southern Thunder” in tribute to 6th Generation Master Distiller Booker Noe’s booming, larger-than-life voice and presence.
- SRP: $99.99
- Purchased: 10/10/26 for $99.99 at Jim Beam American Outpost
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NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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