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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$28 – $36 vs. ~$70 – $85).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$46 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity 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 with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).