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Baker’s 7 Year vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$15 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea do not publish an official mash bill.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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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a lower price point.
- 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 (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).