The train taking me on the Scotch Distillery Tour is making a stop in Kentucky. It's possible due to some quantum mechanics coupled with a flux capacitor, very scientific and I won't bore you with the details. Anyways, this Kentucky straight bourbon is aged 6 years in new America oak and then finished for 9 months in French oak barrels that were used to age Cabernet Sauvignon from the Groth Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. It is 45.1% ABV and as all Kentucky straight bourbons are, it is natural color of what I would call deep copper amber. I don't know if it is chill filtered or not. This one is from batch #6. Very mint forward initially on the nose, which surprised me. The fruity wine notes take over quickly. Very similar to a port wine finished whisky but with some differences. Oak, vanilla, toffee, caramel and butterscotch make themselves known once the strong wine notes start to subside. There is a corn sweetness typical of most bourbons and then a definite bubblegum note pops in. Brown sugar, cinnamon and clove after it sits in the glass for a while and then some similar spices like mulling spices. I have a small jar of mulling spices so I took a quick sniff, it's similar but not as intense. There is something else as well. Something very nice that I just can't seem to identify. A complex nosing whiskey. Mint forward again on the palate. A good strong vanilla note follows the mint. Fruity wine notes and mild oak. There is a rye-like spice to it. I'm not sure if there is rye in the mashbill but that's what it reminds me of. Fairly light mouthfeel that is semi dry, but mouthwatering at the same time. Medium long finish that is fruity sweet like blackberries/raspberries with some oak. I have to say I was very surprised at how good this bourbon is. This is my first from Jeffersons but it won't be the last. Sweeter and smoother with much more complexity than I expected. I am really loving these wine finished spirits. I believe this bottle went for around $90, which is high for a bourbon, but a decent price for a good scotch so I would not hesitate to buy a full bottle. One of the only criticisms I have is that I feel bottling at 48% vs 45.1% would have pushed it over the top. Thanks to Lee for the sample. 4.25. Cheers