Continuing the Jefferson's theme of aging its whiskey in unusual places (most notably aboard ships), Tropics took a voyage to Singapore in July 2019, where it was exposed to the area's severe heat and humidity for 18 months before returning to Kentucky. Jefferson's and its ocean-aged whiskeys tend to be divisive among the whiskey community (the main sticking point: cool and impactful or gimmicky?). Let's see how this one turned out.
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House Review
Nose:
Sweet honey, barrel char, peach, apple, black tea and honey.
Taste:
The palate feels like Jefferson’s+ to me — it’s full of sweetness, baking spice, tobacco and honey but has more tannin, more structure and honestly a lot more to enjoy. The bump in proof is super helpful here.
Finish:
Moderate finish, a good deal of cocoa, honey, spiced apple, cinnamon, light cinnamon and a final dash of maple.
Overall:
This is a noticeable bump over regular Jefferson’s, and I’d love to see an extended aging release of this. It’s clear that toasty Singapore climate is doing the bourbon well!
Score:
85
By T8ke
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