Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat just until bubbles and steam appear (do not boil).
Remove from heat.
Whisk together sugar and egg yolks in a medium bowl until blended. Gradually add heated milk to egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 6 minutes or until mixture thinly coats the back of a spoon.
Pour mixture into a bowl. Stir in vanilla.
Place plastic wrap directly on surface of mixture, and chill at least 4 hours. (
Mixture will thicken slightly as it cools.) Stir in bourbon before serving.
