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Booker's Rye
Kentucky straight rye whiskey from Jim Beam. Booker's Rye was a one-off barrel-proof limited edition released in June 2016, and Beam sold 276 held-back bottles in fall 2017 for hurricane relief.
| Distillery | Jim Beam, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Strength | 68.1% ABV (136.2 proof) |
| Age | 13 years |
| Casks | oak |
| Peated | No |
| Style | Kentucky straight rye whiskey |
| Release type | Special releases |
| Bottler | Suntory Global Spirits |
| Last edition | Booker's Rye Batch 2016-LE "Big Time Batch", June 2016 |
| Last stated price | $299 |
Stock sheet
0 of 1 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Dram StreetUS | Booker's Rye | $2,999.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Booker's Rye edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Booker's Rye Batch 2016-LE "Big Time Batch" | June 2016 | 68.1% ABV136.2 proof | $299 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 1 listing at 1 shop, 0 in stock and 1 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Booker's Rye release?
- The last one came out in June 2016. There are not enough dated editions to estimate the next.
- How much does Booker's Rye cost?
- The last stated price was $299.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- No 2026 edition is in the sources here. The last one came out in June 2016.
- Where is Booker's Rye in stock?
- None of the shops read for this site has it in stock right now.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Jim Beam
Other Jim Beam lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Booker's BourbonJim Beam · Kentucky | 7 years · 63.65% ABV | October 2026 | January 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 002 | Baker's 13 Year Old Single BarrelJim Beam · Kentucky | 13 years · 53.5% ABV | September 2026 | August 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 003 | Little BookJim Beam · Kentucky | No age statement · 61.3% ABV | May 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Knob Creek 18 Year OldJim Beam · Kentucky | 18 years · 50% ABV | 8 October 2024 | No estimate | Sold out |
More from Kentucky
Other limited Kentucky lines.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Heaven Hill Grain to GlassHeaven Hill · Kentucky | No age statement · 54.6% ABV | December 2026 | December 2026 Announced | Not listed |
| 002 | Four Roses Limited Edition Small BatchFour Roses · Kentucky | 19 to 25 years · 54.6% ABV | 10 October 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 003 | Angel's Envy Cellar CollectionAngel's Envy · Kentucky | No age statement · 53.2% ABV | 9 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Woodford Reserve Distillery SeriesWoodford Reserve · Kentucky | No age statement · 50% ABV | 7 October 2026 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 005 | Russell's Reserve Single RickhouseWild Turkey · Kentucky | No age statement · 60.4% ABV | 6 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 006 | King of KentuckyBrown-Forman · Kentucky | 14 to 18 years | 1 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
Other special releases from United States
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Orphan BarrelDiageo | 14 to 26 years · 46% ABV | 1 November 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | Jack Daniel's Special Release (Single Barrel Special Release series)Jack Daniel's · Tennessee | No age statement | 20 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Jack Daniel's Distillery SeriesJack Daniel's · Tennessee | No age statement · 69.2% ABV | August 2026 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 004 | Barrell SeagrassBarrell Craft Spirits | No age statement · 62.01% ABV | 9 June 2026 | June 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Sources
- Booker's Rye review, Breaking Bourbon
- Booker's, en.wikipedia.org
- An Inside Look At The New Booker's Rye, Bourbonr
- Booker's Rye Whiskey Review, Adventures in Whiskey
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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