Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity

Complex and spicy.

Hot without much flavor on finish. I generally enjoy Jeffersons but not this one.

Nose offers toasted marshmallow, root beer, banana, clove, hay, and cedar. Nicely robust and complex. On the palate we have bright MGP goodness with a hint of “darker” notes. Caramel, vanilla, apricot, barrel char, orange, and burnt sugar. Flavors very rich for the proof. Finish is longer side of medium with flavors slowly morphing into a spice bloom of cinnamon, black pepper, and allspice along with the cedar from the nose and some choclate. Mouthfeel is medium bodied and sufficiently oily to match the flavor profile well. I know that Jefferson’s Ocean is widely accused of being a gimmick, but so far the line has not disappointed. A “whole is greater than the sum of its parts” bourbon. I was pleasantly surprised as I enjoyed the cohesive, integrated experience with no major flaws. At $104 I paid it is neither a bargain, nor overpriced. Would rebuy budget permitting for the uniqueness of the experience.

The nose is baking spice and caramel. The tasting nores are the same with the addition of vanilla and toffee and cinnamon. This is a young whiskey so it has a bite. It’s good but a little too sweet for my palate

First impression: marshmallow, vanilla, light fruit, and a little sea salt on the finish. Tasty.