Jeffersons Rye Cognac Cask Bourbon Whiskey

Jefferson’s Rye Cognac Cask Finish Straight Rye Whiskey is produced by Jefferson’s Bourbon in Louisville, Kentucky — a straight rye whiskey double-barreled, first aged in new American oak and then finished in French Cognac barrels. The Cognac barrel finish adds dried fruit, floral, and subtle wood complexity from the previously Cognac-soaked French oak.

Jefferson’s is known for experimental finishing and sourcing projects. The Cognac cask finish is a deliberate pairing of American rye spice with European oak’s dried fruit and floral character — the Cognac influence adds complexity that complements rather than masks the rye grain character. The result occupies a category between a standard straight rye and a heavily wood-influenced blended expression.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rye spice, dried fruit from the Cognac cask, floral notes, and vanilla. Palate: Bold rye spice with dried apricot, caramel, and French oak character. Finish: Long and complex.

Specs

Producer: Jefferson’s, Louisville, Kentucky — Style: Straight Rye, Cognac cask finish — ABV: 45.1% — Size: 750ml

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