Compare
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +14 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 ~$430 less | ~$170 – $900 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
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 at a significantly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line.
Best enjoyed neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B).