Jefferson’s Bourbon Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Release of Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old

LOUISVILLE, KY | June 30, 2026 - Jefferson’s Bourbon announces the release of Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old, one of the rarest expressions in the brand’s history: a 20-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in a French Bordeaux wine cask. This ultra-limited release is timed to honor America’s 250th anniversary, a milestone that speaks directly to the curiosity, craft, and exploration that have defined Jefferson’s since its founding.

Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old is inspired by the pioneering spirit of America, the same spirit embodied by our namesake, Thomas Jefferson. In 1787, as U.S. Minister to France, he traveled through Bordeaux seeking out new techniques and new possibilities. That same curiosity fuels the brand today. Two decades of aging in Kentucky yields exceptional depth and complexity to the bourbon, with layers of dark fruit, dried oak, and a richness only time can deliver. The Bordeaux finish adds a final layer of influence to the palate, softening the long finish. The bourbon is then bottled at cask strength, 94 proof (47% ABV). With only 250 bottles being produced and each individually numbered and signed, Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old is the ultimate release to celebrate this momentous occasion for America.

As America marks 250 years, Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old serves as a tribute to the same spirit that crossed borders, exchanged ideas, and brought the best of the Old World home to American shores. Jefferson’s has always been about pushing the boundaries of bourbon, carrying this same pioneering spirit forward in every barrel it has aged and every bottle it has produced. From its Ocean Aged-at-Sea expression to its expertise in blending and maturation, the brand has always believed the best bourbon comes from asking what’s possible, and this release embodies that belief.

“We’re proud to raise a glass to America’s 250th anniversary with this Founder’s Reserve release, inspired by our namesake Thomas Jefferson and the enduring alliance between the United States and France. To honor that historic partnership, we selected a rare 20-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon and finished it in a French Bordeaux wine cask, bringing together two great traditions in one remarkable whiskey. The result is a beautifully balanced, elegant spirit that celebrates craftsmanship, innovation, and the shared history that helped shape our nation,” says Trey Zoeller, Founder and visionary behind Jefferson’s Bourbon.

Jefferson’s Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old is an ultra-exclusive release with only 250 bottles available beginning June 30, 2026 at jeffersonsbourbon.com and limited quantities through select retailers (SRP: $499.99 / 750mL).