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Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put Four Roses Small Batch Select 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 Small Batch Select | 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 | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +14 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 ~$18 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 Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Select Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
- 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 Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle 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 (Four Roses Small Batch Select); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).