Jefferson's Presidential Select 18 Year Batch 31

Jefferson's Presidential Select 18 Year Batch 31 is one of the later releases in the Jefferson's Presidential Select series — an 18-year-aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Jefferson's Beverage Experiments, founded by Trey Zoeller. The Presidential Select line draws from long-aged sourced barrels, with the 18-year age statement representing one of the oldest expressions Jefferson's produced before the Stitzel-Weller stocks used in earlier batches were fully depleted. Batch 31 is a later-era release, likely drawing from Buffalo Trace or other Kentucky distillery sources — factual details on the specific distillery are not labeled, consistent with Jefferson's practice of NDP sourcing transparency. At 18 years, this delivers mature wheated bourbon character with substantial oak depth and the typical smooth, rich profile that made the Presidential Select series one of the most collected in the Jefferson's lineup.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dried fruit, gentle spice — mature bourbon aromatics
• Palate: Full-bodied — toffee, dark chocolate, baking spice, aged oak, warm grain sweetness
• Finish: Long, warming, and satisfying with lingering sweetness and oak

Product Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What made the Jefferson's Presidential Select series notable?

The Presidential Select line was Jefferson's flagship aged expression, drawing on long-aged sourced barrels — including, in earlier batches, Stitzel-Weller stock. The 18-year age statement distinguished it from the broader Jefferson's portfolio and made it one of the most sought-after releases in their lineup among serious collectors. Batch 31 represents a later run of the series.

Is Jefferson's Presidential Select still being produced?

The Presidential Select series has become increasingly scarce as the original long-aged barrel sources have been depleted. Later batches like Batch 31 are among the last iterations of this series at the 18-year age statement, making them more collectible as the line winds down.

How does this compare to Jefferson's Ocean or other expressions?

The Presidential Select 18 Year is the most serious age-statement expression in the Jefferson's portfolio — significantly older and more complex than Jefferson's Ocean or the standard Jefferson's Reserve. The 18-year age imparts a level of oak depth and dried fruit character that shorter-aged expressions simply can't replicate.