Jeffers Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Look: Jeffer’s Creek is a quite light whiskey, hay yellow, maybe some slight gold tones. Alcohol legs show up considering it’s only 40% Nose: the nose is quite light, fresh fruit, apple, honey, swirling opens up more of the barrel and the slightest of spice. Judging from the nose, this will be a pretty tame bourbon, which makes some sense due to the low proof. Taste: the initial taste is similar to the nose sans the apple. Honey, vanilla, sugary bread. Finish: really a quite light finish, a slight lingering taste, the fruit kicks in more once the bourbon hits the throat. Not a lot of bitterness or heat. Overall: I feel that if this were kept at a higher proof, this would be a really great bourbon. The local shop owner who pointed this out to me mentioned this is distilled by Buffalo Trace. I tried Weller antique 107 & Jeffers side by side, and this didn’t stand up to Weller Antique. That said, there are some similar characteristics, but just more muted. Jeffers Creek is a tasty, just not complex bourbon at a damn reasonable price.

Ethanol and peanuts on the nose? Palate is very basic, some caramel. Thin with a pale beige color. Considerable burn on the finish. Solid workhouse bourbon for those on a budget. Would be a good mixer. I wouldn’t expect much more than that.

Light, sweet corn, lacks complexity, easy sipper at $20, but aged at 6 yrs apparently I’m feeling it. Not stocking shelves but I’d return to it from time to time.

Great cheap wheated bourbon. Some people compare this to Weller Special reserve. Close but a not nearly as smooth as Weller. For 18.99 it’s good enough for me.

This used to be a great staple for the low price point. Last two bottles i have gotten have been below accepted even for price.

Simple inexpensive Kentucky straight bourbon. Perfect for everyday drinking. Not as bad as ‘experts’ would have you believe.