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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +21 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$70 – $85 |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
- 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 Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth.
- 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 (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).