Like a treasure hunt, we have discovered gems of hyper aged whiskeys to bottle under the Jefferson’s Presidential label. Whether it is bourbon from the famed, defunct Stizel Weller Distillery to barrels of various whiskies aged 15, 20, 25 and even 30 years, finding these barrels is reminiscent of Christmas morning.
Our flagship bourbon is where we define the Jefferson’s taste: big and bold with hints of spice, toffee and leather. The Reserve is the perfect marriage of four different recipes of bourbon, one of which is an elder statesman. The result is bourbon that, like Thomas Jefferson, is sophisticated, complex and unforgettable.
This very small batch, handcrafted bourbon has been age d in the heart of metal clad warehouses to accentuate the extreme temperatures that Kentucky is blessed with, forcing the bourbon to expand deep into the barrel and pull out the prevalent flavors of the wood. These flavors of vanilla, caramel and assorted fruits assure an incredibly smooth taste and finish.
The bourbon, which started as a straight Kentucky Bourbon whiskey, was first fully matured for 10 years in the traditional style of aging in new charred American Oak barrels. From there, the Bourbon was dumped from the original barrels and transferred to brand new charred oak barrels and aged an additional 6 years. The result of being aged in new charred oak twice during the maturation caused the Bourbon retain the bright notes found in a classic Bourbon but also adds a depth of flavor and complexity that can be gained only through long years of extra aging in new barrels.
Jefferson's Bourbon was founded in 1997 by father and son team Trey and Chet Zoller and is distributed by Castle Brands, which develops and markets a variety of other spirts. Blended from just 15 casks of Bourbon aged 21 to 24 years, Jefferson's 21 Year Old bourbon pays homage to one of America's most important founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. A distiller in his own right, Jefferson routinely turned excess grains from his farm into drinkable spirits. Colored a dark saffron, today's 21 Year Old Jefferson bourbon displays aromas of vanilla, caramel and rye spice on the nose, while the palate is covered in flavors of honey, warm pecan pie, cinnamon and oak. The finish is long and elegant, with slight floral and citrus notes complemented by a creamy vanilla finish.