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Four Roses Single Barrel vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put Four Roses Single Barrel next to Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Single Barrel | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 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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Four Roses Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Single Barrel Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Single Barrel 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.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
- 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 Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range 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, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).