Jefferson's [Whiskey Taste #14]

January is my birthday month, and needless to say I had a few dollars to spend from gifts--so of course I spent it on bourbon. But not just any bourbon, no, this is premium small-batch bottled gold. I chose this bourbon with the special guidance of the staff at Manor Wine, they've always been a big help in selecting great-tasting, and unique bourbons/whiskeys. 

The first thing I noticed about this bourbon, aside from the Founding Father peering at you from inside the bottle, is that this bourbon is lighter and much more golden in color than many of the other reviewed bourbons. My only reasonable explanation for this lighter color (yet with such robust flavor) is based on the aging process. Jefferson small-batch bourbon is aged in metal-clad warehouses that amplifies the extremes of Kentucky temperatures. This forces the bourbon farther into the cask, clarifying it and giving such intense flavors. 

So how is the taste? Jefferson's is a blend of intense, yet ultra-clean flavors of vanilla and caramel (with a subtle hint of toast or dark roasted coffee beans), all of these yield an incredibly smooth taste and finish. This is an incredible special-occasion bourbon.