Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity™
Introducing Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity™, founder Trey Zoeller’s latest innovation and the newest addition to the Jefferson’s family. Tropics exposes barrels of fully mature Kentucky straight bourbon to unrelenting equatorial heat and humidity. The first expression of Jefferson's Tropics hails from Singapore.
Nose
Aromatic baking spices such as cinnamon and clove
Flavor
Notes of Bing cherry, toffee, and a hint of sea salt
Finish
Long, textured and full-bodied finish upon sipping
Explore the story through the bottle
Singapore boasts an average daily temperature of 82.1◦. Singapore is also a beautiful juxtaposition of history, embodied by heritage and religiosity, as well as future, embodied by the integration of lush greenery and edgy architecture.
Singapore boasts an average daily humidity of 83.9%
Founder Trey Zoeller chose a robust proof of 104 to deliver on the full expression of this unique bourbon; which can be consumed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail
Jefferson’s continues to push the envelope of where in the world it draws inspiration and opportunity for new whiskey innovation
Liquid Journey
July 2019
9 containers containing 720 barrels of fully mature Kentucky straight bourbon shipped to Singapore via ocean carrier.
18 Months
Barrels exposed to Singapore’s unrelenting heat (annual average = 82.1◦) and humidity (annual average = 83.9%) in non-climate-controlled facilities, caramelizing and intensifying the bourbon flavors.
December 2021
Containers shipped back to the U.S. via ocean carrier.
March 2023
Tropics arrives to Kentucky, where Master Blender and Brand Founder, Trey Zoeller, determines optimal taste profile, landing at 104 Proof
September 2023
Tropics officially launches in the United States
The Science behind the magic
Don Livermore, Pernod`s in-house Master Blender, and his team comment on the impact of Singapore
Perceived Age
As oxygen interacts with the wood compounds in the whiskey, it will drive a series of complicated reactions that changes ethanol to acetaldehyde, which further changes to acetic acid and then to ethyl acetate.
*panelists are trained to use the word acetone to describe an older whiskey.”
Color
“The colour of the Singapore whisky when adjusted to the final bottling strength of 52% (104 proof), is 10% more dark in comparison to the standard C16 whiskey”
Flavor and Wood Compounds
“The reason for the increase in wood and flavour compounds was due to the evaporation losses. Ethanol and water will evaporate at a faster pace than wood and flavour compounds. There was a concentrating effect in a barrel over time, thus the Singapore whiskey will be perceived as woodier and more flavourful -aligning with our sensory results.”
What The Bourbon Community is Saying…
“It noses almost like a funky Jamaican rum, with hints of over-ripened fruit to consider. The first sip suggests more of the same; it floats across the palate in waves of molasses and fades into the horizon with a subtle nod to saltwater taffy.”
Jefferson’s Introduces the First-Ever Humidity-Aged Bourbon That's Finished in Singapore
“Explaining how the extreme heat essentially slow cooks and caramelizes the sugars in the wood, the resulting Tropics Aged in Humidity bourbon offers a supple and thick mouthfeel, boasting rich molasses toffee, ripe strawberry, black cherry and sea salt notes.”
SPIRIT OF THE WEEK: JEFFERSON’S ‘TROPICS AGED IN HUMIDITY’ BOURBON
“At 85 miles north of the equator, Singapore provided the right combination of climate and safety for Zoeller to bring his ageing experiment there. He notes the differences in this whiskey when compared to Bourbon distilled on the same date but aged in Kentucky.”
Jefferson’s explores tropical climates with new line
“Jefferson’s Bourbon unveils its latest masterpiece.”
Jefferson’s Tropics Bourbon Whiskey Aged in Humidity: Hyperaged by Heat and Humidity
Singa-Bourbon Sling
At 104 proof, this is a true sipping whiskey that packs a powerful punch. If you are feeling a cocktail instead, we recommend what we’re calling the “Singa-Bourbon Sling”, a nod to the famous cocktail first coined at the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel in 1915.
Sampling Challenge
See if you can taste the impact of heat and humidity against some of our most celebrated whiskeys like Ocean Aged at Sea and Reserve Bourbon
Join the Conversation
Although Tropics has been the talk of the town lately, we still have our full line of uniquely flavorful bourbons. Which one is your favorite?
#jeffersonsbourbon #perfectpour #bourbonlover #kentuckybourbon #whiskey
Last night we celebrated Tropics in NYC with our founder, Trey Zoeller. This expression definitely feels at home in the spotlight. Cheers!
📸: Jeff Chu
#jeffersonsbourbon #bourbon #agedinhumidity #tastingnotes #explore #newbourbon
Where will Tropics take you? There is only one way to find out... 🥃
#tropics #jeffersonstropics #jeffersons #jeffersonsbourbon #whiskey #bourbon #adventure
Jefferson`s Bourbon: The ultimate conversation starter.
#JeffersonsBourbon #KentuckyBourbon #BourbonCocktail #bourbongram #cheers #jeffersonsocean #jeffersonsreserve
Named “Living Legends”, Trey and Chet Zoeller have officially earned their seat in the Bourbon Hall of Fame. Today they represent Jefferson’s Bourbon at the Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony. Cheers to our founders!
“Established in 2001 by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame was created to recognize the sacrifice, passion and determination of those who have made Kentucky Bourbon what it is today. It is our industry’s highest honor.” - and what an honor it is to have two legendary founders!
Not only are Trey and Chet passionate bourbon businessmen, but this duo also cares deeply about the history of the trade, and it’s ability to inspire future innovations for generations to come.
Want to see more of these two? Follow their journey to Singapore, where Trey and Chet were able to taste our newest release, Jefferson’s Tropics. Link in bio.
#bourbonhalloffame #jeffersons #agedinhumidity #jeffersonsbourbon #bourbon #whiskey #kentuckybourbon #cheers
As a whiskey lover, you may know that the finishing environment – whether it’s the top of the rickhouse in Kentucky or aboard an ocean ship – is as important as the mash bills and the barrels themselves. At Jefferson’s we like to call that our terroir. Tropics – finished in Singapore, has endured the most intense of finishing environments, resulting in a bourbon like no other. Find out more on our site https://jeffersonsbourbon.com/jeffersons-tropics-bourbon/
#tropics #discoverthetropicseffect #tropicsbourbon #agedinhumidity #jeffersons #jeffersonsbourbon #bourbon #jeffersonstropics #whiskey
Wherever the barrels go, Trey and Chet Zoeller will follow. This time, our two founders traveled to Singapore, where they got to taste the barrels that had been aging in the tropical climate for 18 months...
#tropics #discoverthetropicseffect #tropicsbourbon #jeffersonsbourbon #bourbon #jeffersonstropics
Introducing: Jefferson`s Tropics, Aged in Humidity
We took a fully mature Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey and sent it across the globe to be finished in Singapore, a mere 85 miles north of the equator. These select barrels sweat for over 18 months in the relentless heat and humidity of Singapore’s unique climate, accelerating the interaction between the bourbon and the barrels, ultimately leading to a textured, full-bodied finish unlike anything we’ve introduced before.
Discover the Tropics effect and get a bottle of this limited edition bourbon. Learn more on our website, linked in our bio!
#tropics #discoverthetropicseffect #tropicsbourbon #agedinhumidity #jeffersons #jeffersonsbourbon #bourbon #jeffersonstropics #whiskey
Are you feeling the heat yet? Tell us what you think we’re launching this September…
#Jeffersons #Jeffersonsbourbon #Bourbon #whiskey, #AgedinHumidity
You may have already heard the hot, hot news. For those who haven’t, a new bourbon is making its way onto the market, this time, aged in humidity…
We’re excited to share the journey with you, follow along for more!
#Jeffersons #Jeffersonsbourbon #Bourbon #whiskey #AgedinHumidity
Two Jefferson`s Oceans walk into a bar...but wait, this is a creekside hangout...and this joke has gotten a little rocky...
#JeffersonsBourbon #Jeffersons #Bourbon #Whiskey #Kentucky #KentuckyBourbon #KentuckyWhiskey #BourbonLovers #BourbonLife #BourbonTime #jeffersonsocean
Which expression do you think our founder Trey Zoeller is pouring in this photo? 🏞️
#jeffersonsbourbon #jeffersons #bourbon #whiskey #bourbonlovers #sipandsavor #bourbontime
Our Ocean may be aged at sea, but there’s no doubt that any bottle of Jefferson’s can be enjoyed near the water 🌊
#JeffersonsBourbon #Jeffersons #Bourbon #Whiskey #KentuckyBourbon #BourbonLovers #BourbonLife #SipAndSavor #jeffersonsreserve #Jeffersonsocean #pritchardhill
Seafaring spirit captured in a bottle.
When did you experience your first sip of Jefferson’s Ocean?
#JeffersonsBourbon #Jeffersons #Bourbon #Whiskey #BourbonLovers #BourbonLife #SipAndSavor #BourbonTime #SmallBatch #BourbonWhiskey #jeffersonsocean #ocean
Congratulations to our Marian McLain Fund grand prize winner, Marcela Gonzalez!
In April of 2023, the Marian McLain Fund was created to support budding entrepreneurs. To enter, participants had to pitch their business ideas via video.
Gonzalez was chosen as the grand prize winner, for her new business Zoomies Indoor Dog Park LLC™. She won $20,000 to help launch her idea, and was able to chat with our founder Trey Zoeller, and entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran. Read more about her business in the post below! Cheers!
#marianmclain #jeffersons #jeffersonsbourbon #bourbon #whiskey #entrepreneur
Summer sailing 🛥️🌊
#JeffersonsBourbon #Jeffersons #Bourbon #Whiskey #KentuckyBourbon #BourbonLovers #BourbonLife #SipAndSavor #BourbonTime #SmallBatch #BourbonWhiskey #jeffersonsreserve #Jeffersonsocean
Walls are going up!
We are so excited to share with you an exclusive look at the early stages of construction for our new distillery in Lebanon, KY. We have certainly hit the ground running, and can`t wait to make this facility our new home. Pictured above is our founder @treyzo, who was on-site as the first wall was put in place.
More updates to come! Cheers! 🥃🏗️
#bourbon #jeffersons #jeffersonsbourbon #construction #newfacility #bourbondistillery #whiskey #lebanonky
View those fireworks tonight with your favorite bottle of Jefferson`s for a perfect 4th of July night. 🎆
We know our Ocean blend is best enjoyed by the water, but don`t drop the Jefferson`s! It may just swim back to the sea...
#JeffersonsBourbon #Jeffersons #Bourbon #Whiskey #BourbonLife #SipAndSavor #jeffersonsocean