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Four Roses Small Batch vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put Four Roses Small Batch 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 | Four Roses Small Batch | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$32 – $38 ~$43 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
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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
- 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 if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template 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 neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).