Jefferson’s Old Rum Cask Finish Bourbon

Product Description

Jefferson’s Old Rum Cask Finish Bourbon: Kentucky Bourbon Finished in Bermuda Rum Barrels

Jefferson’s Old Rum Cask Finish is a “twin cask” bourbon. It starts as Kentucky straight bourbon that spent years, about eight in the original release, maturing in new American white oak. It’s then moved into specially selected old rum barrels that previously held Gosling’s Family Reserve, the Bermuda rum, for 15 months of extra aging. The brand says this marries the flavor of an award-winning bourbon with the mouthfeel, complexity, and finish of a reserve-quality rum. It’s bottled at 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV).

Jefferson’s was founded in 1997 by Trey Zoeller and his father Chet, a bourbon historian who wrote a book on Kentucky distilleries. It doesn’t have its own distillery: it buys aged bourbon and experiments with blending and finishing, with projects like Ocean (aged at sea) and a series of cask finishes. The Old Rum Cask Finish was an early one. Reviewers say the rum shows up strongly, with sweetness, banana, and molasses, while some of the bourbon backbone stays in the background.

What’s in the Bottle

• Kentucky straight bourbon, sourced, aged about 8 years in new American white oak (original release)
• Finished 15 months in old Gosling’s Family Reserve rum barrels from Bermuda
• 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV)
• Made by Jefferson’s Bourbon

Tasting Notes

From Jefferson’s own notes.

Color: A deep caramel.

Nose: A strong rum influence with molasses, banana, and crusty sourdough.

Palate: Caramel corn, cinnamon, chocolate ganache, and vanilla.

Finish: Long, with vanilla, soft allspice, and toasted marshmallow.

Food Pairings

The banana, molasses, and spice pair well with grilled pineapple, jerk chicken, and spicy dishes (the brand says it goes well with spicy foods). It also goes with banana bread, bread pudding, and dark chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat or over a large cube. It’s a sipping bourbon, but reviewers also like it in an Old Fashioned, where the rum notes add depth. Jefferson’s suggests a Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV).

How is it finished? 15 months in old Gosling’s Family Reserve rum barrels.

How old is the bourbon? About 8 years in the original release; check your label.

Does it taste like rum? It has a strong rum influence, with molasses and banana, over a classic bourbon base.

Who distills it? Jefferson’s sources aged Kentucky bourbon and finishes it itself.

Is it good in cocktails? Yes, in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, though it’s best neat.

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