Jefferson’s Bourbon sets sail for adventure with its latest expression. It recently debuted Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in Singapore’s extreme heat and humidity.
Jefferson’s is constantly experimenting with various blending, aging, and finishing techniques to achieve unique flavors. Its newest release is the culmination of Founder Trey Zoeller’s efforts to continue to explore unique maturation techniques and environments. After the success of the Ocean Aged at Sea Voyage Series, Zoeller was convinced climate could affect the maturation process more than the mashbill or barrel itself and sought to find new climates for further proof.
“After taking barrels to many different locations, it was evident that the hot and humid climates had such a positive impact on the bourbon. So, when homing in on a location to age our first Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity release, we knew we needed to be near the equator, where the heat and humidity would be year-round and intense. Singapore – one of my bucket list travel destinations – was absolutely perfect for this experiment,” said Jefferson’s Bourbon Founder Trey Zoeller. “The result is a remarkable bourbon, one that further reinforces my belief that terroir for whiskey comes from the environment that the bourbon matures in rather than the ground from which the grains are grown. The Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity series embodies the result of this with its richness and complexity – we can’t wait for you to experience it firsthand.”
Nine containers with a combined capacity of 720 barrels of bourbon set sail for Singapore via an ocean ship in July 2019, marking the start of the journey. Following that, these barrels were exposed to Singapore’s severe heat and humidity for 18 months. The extreme heat essentially slow cooks and caramelizes the sugars in the wood. The containers finally made their way back to Kentucky in March, where Zoeller evaluated and selected the ideal flavor profile and proof point.
Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity is bottled at 104 proof. It will be a limited edition special release and is available now for $99.99.
