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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 | ~$45 – $55 ~$55 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/5 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
- Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
- Go with Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).