Jefferson’s Reserve 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Product Description

Jefferson’s Reserve 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Jefferson’s Reserve is the brand’s most robust core bourbon, and it now carries an 8-year age statement: the youngest whiskey in the blend has spent at least eight years in American oak. It’s a Kentucky straight bourbon made from hand-selected mature barrels and bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV), a step up from the 90.2 proof of the previous bottle. Eight years of maturation brings deeper oak, greater richness, and more complexity, and the proof gives it the structure to carry that character.

The brand calls it big and sophisticated: a lot of flavor up front, a lot of weight mid-palate, and a deep finish. Expect dark fruit, vanilla, and green apple on the nose, oak, toasted almonds, and toffee on the palate, and a bold, spicy, rich finish. It’s robust enough for a serious bourbon drinker and smooth enough for someone new to whiskey. Sip it neat or over ice, or use it in a Manhattan, an Old Fashioned, or a Boulevardier, where the proof and age stand up to the other ingredients.

About the Bottle

• Kentucky straight bourbon, aged a minimum of 8 years
• 96 proof (48% ABV)
• Hand-selected mature barrels, blended by Jefferson’s
• 750ml

Tasting Notes

From Jefferson’s own notes.

Nose: Dark fruit, vanilla, and green apple.

Palate: Oak, toasted almonds, and toffee.

Finish: Bold, spicy, and rich.

Food Pairings

The oak, toffee, and spice pair well with grilled steak, smoked pork, and aged cheddar. It also goes with dark chocolate, pecan pie, and roasted nuts.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat or over a large cube, or mix it in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned. A few drops of water open up the fruit and vanilla.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is it? At least 8 years; the youngest whiskey in the blend is 8.

What proof is it? 96 proof (48% ABV).

What changed? It now has an 8-year age statement and a higher proof, up from 90.2, in a redesigned bottle.

What does it taste like? Dark fruit, vanilla, oak, toasted almonds, and toffee, with a spicy finish.

Is it good in cocktails? Yes, in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned.

How is it different from the Cask Strength? The Cask Strength is a separate 130 proof bottling.

Explore More

Browse our Bourbon collection, or try the Jefferson’s Old Rum Cask Finish.

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