Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Finish
(0.7l, 45.1%)
Pick up a bottle or two of Groth Reserve Cask and taste the one Jefferson’s Bourbon to rule them all.
Jefferson’s was founded in 1997 by Trey Zoeller and his father Chet—a famed Bourbon historian who wrote the book on Kentucky distilleries. Yes, an actual book called “Bourbon in Kentucky: A History of Distilleries in Kentucky.” Heck, distilling is in their blood. In fact, eight generations ago, their super-great grandmother was arrested for the “production and sales of spirituous liquors” in 1799. Which probably makes her the coolest ancestor ever!
The “official” story is that they named their Jefferson’s Bourbon after Thomas Jefferson because of “his curiosity and experimental spirit.” It likely didn’t hurt that Jefferson allegedly ran a still on his farm when he retired from public life… so did George Washington for that matter. They make a range of specialty Bourbons and Rye Whiskeyes—including a very interesting “Ocean Aged at Sea” product that get’s a lot of attention. In 2007 Jefferson’s was sold to Castle Brands as they build their own liquor empire portfolio of premium spirits.
The first time you see the Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon label, you will ask the all-important question, “What the heck is a ‘Groth,’ anyway?” Seriously… “Groth" sounds like an orc-creature form a J. R. R. Tolkien novel, right? Well, it so happens that Groth is the name of a prominent winery in Napa Valley famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon.
Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon is aged first in new toasted American oak—like any proper Bourbon should be. Then it is finished in French oak casks that were used—you guessed it—to mature that lovely Napa Valley Cabernet. The result? Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon tastes REALLY good… so smooth and flavorful that instead of its current “orc-ish” name it should be called something beautiful and “elf-sih”… something like Lady Arwen Sexy Hotness Elf-Bourbon or something.
Or maybe not. We’ll keep working on it. In the meantime, don’t let the name stop you. Pick up a bottle or two of Groth Reserve Cask and taste the one Jefferson’s Bourbon to rule them all.
Smartass Corner:
Groth Vineyards and Winery is located near the famous Robert Mondavi Winery in the little Napa Valley town of Oakville. That’s a nice coincidence, isn’t it. You know... getting your oak barrels from Oakville and all...
Jefferson’s was founded in 1997 by Trey Zoeller and his father Chet—a famed Bourbon historian who wrote the book on Kentucky distilleries. Yes, an actual book called “Bourbon in Kentucky: A History of Distilleries in Kentucky.” Heck, distilling is in their blood. In fact, eight generations ago, their super-great grandmother was arrested for the “production and sales of spirituous liquors” in 1799. Which probably makes her the coolest ancestor ever!
The “official” story is that they named their Jefferson’s Bourbon after Thomas Jefferson because of “his curiosity and experimental spirit.” It likely didn’t hurt that Jefferson allegedly ran a still on his farm when he retired from public life… so did George Washington for that matter. They make a range of specialty Bourbons and Rye Whiskeyes—including a very interesting “Ocean Aged at Sea” product that get’s a lot of attention. In 2007 Jefferson’s was sold to Castle Brands as they build their own liquor empire portfolio of premium spirits.
The first time you see the Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon label, you will ask the all-important question, “What the heck is a ‘Groth,’ anyway?” Seriously… “Groth" sounds like an orc-creature form a J. R. R. Tolkien novel, right? Well, it so happens that Groth is the name of a prominent winery in Napa Valley famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon.
Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon is aged first in new toasted American oak—like any proper Bourbon should be. Then it is finished in French oak casks that were used—you guessed it—to mature that lovely Napa Valley Cabernet. The result? Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon tastes REALLY good… so smooth and flavorful that instead of its current “orc-ish” name it should be called something beautiful and “elf-sih”… something like Lady Arwen Sexy Hotness Elf-Bourbon or something.
Or maybe not. We’ll keep working on it. In the meantime, don’t let the name stop you. Pick up a bottle or two of Groth Reserve Cask and taste the one Jefferson’s Bourbon to rule them all.
Smartass Corner:
Groth Vineyards and Winery is located near the famous Robert Mondavi Winery in the little Napa Valley town of Oakville. That’s a nice coincidence, isn’t it. You know... getting your oak barrels from Oakville and all...
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Category
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StyleStraight Bourbon Whiskey
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RegionKentucky
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol45.1%
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Distillery
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Age6 years + 9 months Napa Valley Cabernet finish
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MaturationNew toasted American oak and Groth Cabernet Sauvignon cask finish
Flavour Spiral™
About The Flavour Spiral
toasted
blackberry
burnished
pralines
leather
bread
roasted
nutmeg
rye
What does Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Finish taste like?
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Finish and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavour Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Finish and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavour Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
Dog Dogson's
Smartass
Corner
Corner
The temperatures of American warehouses are much higher, so the pace of maturation is much quicker for Bourbons than for Scotch Whiskies
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Burnished copper.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Old wood, toasted pralines, blackberries, and leather.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Mature and velvety, Scottish bread pudding and roasted pecans.
Finish
Smooth, wine tannin and nutmeg.
Burnished copper.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Old wood, toasted pralines, blackberries, and leather.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Mature and velvety, Scottish bread pudding and roasted pecans.
Finish
Smooth, wine tannin and nutmeg.
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Ratings & Reviews
Michael,
One of the special edition Jefferson’s, and maybe their best. Chefs Collaboration gives this a run for its money.
Matt,
A top tier bourbon, one of Jefferson's best casked bottles. If you like Angel's Envy, this is one to add to your line up.
George,
Love the flavor. Hints of red wine of course
Joshua,
Prefer Jefferson's Ocean but this one wasn't bad. Came off a bit toasted with some sweetness to it, deffinitely got the rye as well.
Sean,
I found it to be very smooth, like water....too much like water!
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