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Old 11-14-2018, 02:55 PM   #1
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Jefferson very small batch

I was skeptical. I'm not a huge fan of the regular Jefferson and I thought the sea aged was a gimmick unworthy of the bottle price. Frankly, I really don't like either one of them.

But, I was in a store I'd never been to before and they're known for their selections of Bourbon and craft beers. This particular bottle was a single barrel bottling for this shop. Based on my very positive experience with BT single barrel (sadly, now all gone), and the fact that it was only $30 a bottle, I took the plunge. Bought a handle of Beam white label just in case.

90 proof out of the bottle. I prefer an ABV at least 10% higher. It also was a very light Amber. Looked watered down compared to Woodford, Knob Creek, Wild Turkey, etc.

I am pleasantly surprised. The caramel and vanilla flavors are muted, but there's an oak flavor that balances it out nicely. No harsh beginning and gets smoother with each sip. I like it and it's a good value.

I realize that this was from a single barrel and it might vary in the wider expression, but it is still very small batch and is well worth the $30 to try it.
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