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Jefferson's Bourbon Marian McLain (First Release)
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Jefferson's Bourbon Marian McLain (First Release)

4.08 Good

12 reviews12 ratings

89 critic score Above average for whiskey

Whiskey Bourbon USA No age statement 51% ABV

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About this bottle

Jefferson's Bourbon Marian McLain, the first release, is named for founder Trey Zoeller's eighth-generation ancestor, identified as one of history's earliest female bootleggers and whiskey runners. This bottling comprises a blend of bourbons: 21% is a 14-year-old Tennessee straight bourbon, 40% is an 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon, 14% is a wheated double-barrel bourbon, 17% is a rum cask finished bourbon, and 8% is an 8-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon. It is bottled at 101 proof and has been available nationwide since April 2023 with a suggested retail price of $300.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 60
Sweet 35
Spicy 30
Fruity 25
Vanilla 25
Oily 10
Herbal 10

Reviews

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Beckham Garrison 4.5

Rich and complex, thoroughly enjoyable and consistently interesting. Each sip reveals something new, offering complexity while remaining easy to drink.

Tammie Snell 4.5

So many flavors! I'm very happy I bought one, but I wouldn't get a whole bottle.

Mona Keene 4.3

Presents a robust, rich whiskey flavor with a smooth yet warming finish.

Sarah Horner 3.8

Tastes of sweet apple with a subtly spicy finish.

Branden Naylor 3.5

A strong cherry flavor with a spicy finish.

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