Episode 134: Jeffersons Bourbon

Published: June 24, 2015, 8:29 p.m.

b'This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined by Trey Zoeller, the founder and Master Blender of McLain and Kyne, Ltd., producer of the Jeffersons portfolio of bourbons. Founded in 1997, McLain and Kyne Ltd. develops, produces and markets the Jeffersons family of very small batch Kentucky straight bourbons and ryes. McLain and Kyne currently produces 8 lines of very small batch bourbons and whiskies including Jeffersons, Jeffersons Reserve, Jeffersons Presidential Select and Jeffersons Rye, Jeffersons Presidential Select Rye, Jeffersons Ocean, Jeffersons Chefs Collaboration and has a number of experiments in the works. MandK portfolio is distributed in 50 states and 9 countries. Trey purchases aged bourbon in barrels, ages it and finally marries very small batches to deliver a unique, yet consistent flavor profile for each of his whiskies. Trey also founded the Phoenix Global Group, LLC in 2003 to introduce Pink and Vegas energy drinks, Pink 2-0 Water for Women, Pinque Chardonnay. He also partnered with a Kentucky brewery to produce Jeffersons Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout.Trey is the father of twins and enjoys playing polo, squash and coaching his sons lacrosse team. In his free time, he goes hunting and fishing. Trey received a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University in 1990. This program was brought to you by Michters. Growing up in Louisville youre surrounded by bourbon - its a way of life. If you go to my Grandmas house, youre not asked what you want to drink - youre asked how you take your bourbon. [1:45] --Trey Zoeller on In the Drink'