Jefferson’s Bourbon, renowned for its innovative approach to bourbon while staying true to its traditions, is launching the Marian McLain Entrepreneurial Fund, hosted by Jefferson’s founder Trey Zoeller, in partnership with celebrity business mogul and entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank). The partnership will also celebrate the release of Jefferson’s Marian McLain – the brand’s newest bourbon created by Zoeller to pay homage to his 8th-generation grandmother, who overcame hardship to become a pioneering spirit in the whiskey world.
Corcoran – like Marian – took risks to pursue her dreams, even when it was incredibly hard, which eventually led her to build of one of the most successful real estate companies in the US. These parallels have blended beautifully; it’s what brought Zoeller and Corcoran together to further celebrate the pioneering spirits of hopeful entrepreneurs looking to start something new with the Marian McLain Entrepreneurial Fund.
About the Jefferson’s Bourbon Entrepreneurial Fund: Spearheaded by Jefferson’s Bourbon, Trey Zoeller, in partnership with Barbara Corcoran, the Marian McLain Entrepreneurial Fund is on a mission to inspire and empower innovative minds with the tenacity and determination exemplified by Zoeller’s 8th generation grandmother, Marian McLain. On the Jefferson’s website, small business hopefuls are welcome to submit their innovative business ideas with a short video. The grand prize winner, handpicked by Zoeller and Corcoran will receive $20K in funding to kickstart their venture, as well as a congratulatory call from Barbara, and a “shop talk” interview with Trey. Five runners up will also be selected to win $1K grants.
About Jefferson’s Marian McLain:
Following Jefferson’s 25th anniversary, the Marian McLain expression is a tribute to the brand founder’s 8th generation grandmother: one of the earliest women on record in American Whiskey. In 1799, Marian McLain was arrested for distilling and selling whiskey without paying taxes. Her tenacity and determination to provide for her family left a legacy that inspired both the Jefferson’s Bourbon brand and this exceptionally bold, balanced blend.Bold tasting notes like vanilla, caramel, pepper, cinnamon, red fruit, and brown sugar all shine through in this unforgettable blend, which serves as a true testament to the innovative and adventurous spirit of Marian McLain and is the bedrock upon which Jefferson’s stands for. Jefferson’s Marian McLain is bottled at 51% ABV (102 PROOF) and is available nationwide at fine spirit shops and restaurants/bars, starting April 2023 (SRP: $300 / 750ML).
