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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$70 – $85 |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- 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 (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).