THE CLOVER
Bobby Jones’ name endures as a touchstone for character and integrity. Now, as part of a broader Jones family effort to sustain Bobby’s legacy, they have created The Clover, a collection of single-barrel whiskeys that Jones himself undoubtedly would have enjoyed.
“We have been working on the collection for a number of years,” says Bob Jones IV. “We wanted to create something that would help fulfill on the family’s mission to share our grandfather’s legacy with those that share his passion for the game and great whiskey.”
As part of that mission, The Clover succeeds. A sublime collection of single-barrel whiskeys, they are offered in limited allocations. The first release includes a four-year aged, straight bourbon whiskey and a 10-year aged, straight Tennessee bourbon. The 10-year being from Tennessee, it enjoys the Lincoln County Process, which has the whiskey steeped in maple sugar-infused charcoal chips before entering the cask. The mellowness this produces is evident. Both whiskeys offer notes of citrus, light oak and spiced vanilla, while the 10-year adds depth and introduces a hint of toasted oak and char as well. The Clover collection is being exclusively offered to golf clubs and resorts, so you won’t find it on store shelves.
The Clover name comes from a four-leaf clover medallion Jones’ mother gave him and which he carried for good fortune during every round he played.
“He was born on St. Patrick’s Day,” Bob IV explains. “And we liked the idea that the four-leaf clover represents faith, hope, love and luck, all helpful in golf, in life—and in the making of good whiskey!”
The whiskey is just one part of the Jones’ family commitment to sustaining the Jones legacy, and so a portion of proceeds from its sale go to the Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation, established to support medical research on those two diseases. Beyond that, partnering the Jones name with a quality, handcrafted spirit is another way of exhibiting a commitment to the values Jones exhibited.
“The family believes the golf community embodies the values and characteristics of Robert Jones, the integrity, respect, sportsmanship... He was a great player but he was also a great person—and he loved a good smoke and three fingers of whiskey.”
Make room on the top shelf: The Clover whiskey has arrived, and with a little luck you might soon savor it at your local club
To learn more or to refer your club or resort to join The Clover allocation list, please visit The Clover Whiskey. com. An enhancement to your top shelf, this one’s special.