Jefferson's Reserve 15 Year Old

Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon

I'm not much of a Bourbon guy, and had concluded a long time ago that I just don't like Bourbon. The style always seemed far too aggressive, rough, heavy-handed, and, lacking in subtly. I say "had" because tonight I had a "Bourbon Epiphany", and its name is Jefferson's Reserve Very Small Batch Bottle #2157 of 2400. This...

Score 90/100

Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon

One of the fondest memories of a whiskey was born during the winter of 2009, while house-sitting in a beautiful, multi-decked a-frame, nestled serenely and privately in the woods. It was a cold night, a determined snow was falling, and on the deck within reach of the sumptuous hot tub, quietly sat man’s best friend … ready to serve at a beckoning...

Score 95/100

Jefferson's Presidential Select 18 YO

The reviewed sample is courtesy of @Pudge72. Thank you, @Pudge! I had previously done a review of Jefferson's Presidential 18 yo Batch # 31 (posted under the JPS 17 yo heading). This review is of Batch # 16 Jefferson's Presidential Select is a procured brand, or Independent Bottler, using the famous Stitzel-Weller distillate used for Pappy Van...

Score 91/100

Jefferson's Ocean 2nd Voyage

Some time in early 2013 a ship was loaded with 66 precious barrels of bourbon. The ship set out to sea for 6 months to a year. The barrels saw much of the world on their voyage, reaching 5 continents and crossing the equator 4 times. On their return to US shores the barrels were unloaded, their contents bottled, and the 2nd voyage of Jefferson’s...

Score 94/100