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1792 Small Batch vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
1792 Small Batch and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +4 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$48 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea: Bourbon that spends months rocking in a ship's hold. Each voyage tastes a little different, but expect caramel and dark sugar with a savory, faintly salty edge from the trip.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
- Go with Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea if you want a conversation-piece bourbon with a savory, slightly briny twist from aging at sea.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).