Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Year Old Batch #1 represents an extraordinary piece of Kentucky bourbon history. Distilled in the fall of 1991 at the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, this exceptionally rare wheated bourbon was aged for 17 years before being bottled in 2009.
Batch #1 marks the beginning of Jefferson’s highly acclaimed Presidential Select series, showcasing bourbon produced at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery, the same legendary facility associated with some of the most sought-after expressions of Old Fitzgerald, Weller, and the Van Winkle bourbon legacy.
Produced during the final years of Stitzel-Weller’s operation, this bourbon captures the distinctive character of an era that can never be recreated. Its traditional wheated mash bill delivers the rich sweetness, exceptional complexity, and elegant oak influence that helped establish Stitzel-Weller’s reputation among bourbon collectors worldwide.
Unlike modern Jefferson’s expressions, this release contains genuine Stitzel-Weller-distilled bourbon, making it particularly desirable to collectors seeking authentic whiskey from the historic distillery.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, dark berries, tropical fruit, buttery toffee, and subtle baking spices.
Palate: A beautifully layered combination of creamy caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, dark fruit preserves, roasted nuts, and mature oak. The traditional wheated bourbon character provides a soft, rounded mouthfeel balanced by the complexity of 17 years of barrel aging.
Finish: Long, elegant, and warming, with lingering notes of polished oak, toasted nuts, cinnamon, caramel, and gentle spice.
Bottle Details
- Brand: Jefferson’s Presidential Select
- Release: Batch #1
- Distillery: Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
- Distillation: Fall 1991
- Bottling Year: 2009
- Age: 17 Years
- Proof: 94 (47% ABV)
- Mash Bill: Wheated Bourbon
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Bottle Size: 750 mL
- Production: Limited Release
- Historical Significance: Original Stitzel-Weller Distillate
A Legendary Piece of Bourbon History
Jefferson’s Presidential Select Batch #1 is more than an exceptionally aged bourbon. It is a surviving example of whiskey produced at one of America’s most celebrated historic distilleries.
With the original Stitzel-Weller Distillery having ceased distilling operations in 1992, authentic bourbon from its final years has become increasingly desirable.
For collectors of vintage Stitzel-Weller, Old Fitzgerald, Weller, and Van Winkle bourbon, Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Year Old Batch #1 represents an opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Kentucky whiskey history.
A rare first-batch release featuring authentic 1991 Stitzel-Weller bourbon, aged 17 years and bottled at 94 proof.
