The Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity is a fully matured Kentucky straight bourbon finished in Singapore’s heat and humidity.
After the success of the innovative Ocean Aged at Sea Voyage Series, founder Trey Zoeller thought climate could affect the maturation process more than the mashbill or barrel itself and sought to find new and interesting climates for further proof.
“After taking barrels to many different locations, it was evident that the hot and humid climates had such a positive impact on the bourbon. So when homing in on a location to age our first Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity™ release, we knew we needed to be near the equator, where the heat and humidity would be year-round and intense. Singapore – one of my bucket list travel destinations – was absolutely perfect for this experiment,” said Zoeller. “The result is a remarkable bourbon, one that further reinforces my belief that terroir for whiskey comes from the environment that the bourbon matures in rather than the ground from which the grains are grown. The Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity series embodies the result of this with its richness and complexity – we can’t wait for you to experience it firsthand.”
The journey to create this special liquid saw nine containers with a combined capacity of 720 barrels set sail for Singapore via an ocean ship in July 2019. These barrels were exposed to Singapore’s heat and humidity for 18 months. The containers finally made their way back to Kentucky in March 2023, where Zoeller evaluated and selected the ideal flavor profile and proof point.
It is bottled at 52% ABV (104 proof). It is already available with a MSRP of $99.99.
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