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Bulleit Bourbon vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$49 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).