Jefferson's Founder's Reserve 20 Year is an exceptionally limited Kentucky straight bourbon aged two decades and finished in French Bordeaux wine casks, created for America's 250th anniversary and limited to just 250 bottles at 94 proof.
One of the rarest releases in Jefferson's history, Founder's Reserve begins as Kentucky straight bourbon aged 20 years, developing deep oak, dark fruit, leather, caramel, and spice from extended maturation. After two decades, it receives a secondary finish in French Bordeaux wine casks — a nod to Thomas Jefferson's travels through France and his interest in French wine — adding black cherry, stone fruit, and richness while softening the mature oak. Bottled at cask strength (94 proof / 47% ABV), each of the 250 bottles is individually numbered and hand-signed by Jefferson's founder Trey Zoeller.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, toffee, leather, barrel spice, black cherry, and ripe stone fruit.
Palate: Toffee, cherry, cinnamon, clove, mature oak, smoke, and vanilla.
Finish: Long and sweet, with dark fruit, crème brûlée, leather, seasoned oak, and lingering richness.
Specifications
Producer: Jefferson's Bourbon
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (20 Year, French Bordeaux cask finish, cask strength)
Age: 20 Years
Proof: 94 (47% ABV)
Production: Limited to 250 bottles, individually numbered and hand-signed by Trey Zoeller
Region: Kentucky, USA
Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson's Founder's Reserve 20 Year?
It is a 20-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon finished in French Bordeaux wine casks, released to commemorate America's 250th anniversary and limited to 250 bottles.
How many bottles were made?
Only 250 bottles, each individually numbered and hand-signed by Jefferson's founder Trey Zoeller.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at cask strength, 94 proof (47% ABV).
