Jefferson Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish

Overview
Jefferson’s Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish Bourbon represents an innovative collaboration between Jefferson’s Bourbon founder Trey Zoeller and Malcolm Gosling of Gosling’s Rum, blending eight-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon with the distinctive influence of rum cask finishing to explore new flavor dimensions.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
This expression draws from Jefferson’s tradition of boundary-pushing projects, such as ocean voyages and chef collaborations. The finishing barrels had previously held bourbon for four years before aging Gosling’s rum for 16 years, imparting layered historical depth. It originated from Zoeller’s inspiration after tasting the rum and crafting a bourbon-rum cocktail.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Expect subtle rum barrel influences layered over the bourbon's core, with hints of the rich character from Gosling’s Family Reserve.
• Palate: The extended rum cask contact develops innovative depth from the bourbon's eight-year maturation.
• Finish: Lingering notes reflect the unique barrel history.

Notable details

• Production: Kentucky straight bourbon aged eight years, then finished 15 months in ex-Gosling’s Family Reserve Old Rum barrels (previously bourbon for 4 years, rum for 16 years); small-batch, limited production.
• Lineage: Part of the Jefferson’s Reserve line from the innovative Jefferson’s Bourbon brand, founded by Trey Zoeller.

Closing
A thoughtful experiment in cross-spirit finishing that honors tradition while venturing into uncharted territory.

Sources

[1] Bourbonblog – "Jefferson’s Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish Bourbon | BourbonBlog"

[2] Drinkhacker – "Review: Jefferson’s Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish Bourbon"

[3] Thewhiskeywash – "Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish Whiskey Review: Tasting Notes & Analysis"

[4] Thewhiskeywash – "Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish Whiskey Review: Tasting Notes & Analysis"

[5] Thewhiskeywash – "Jefferson’s Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish A Bourbon Fit For A Pirate"