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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
On paper Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (90 vs. 98.9) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$55 – $70 ~$15 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series: A blend of Bardstown's own young distillate with older sourced Kentucky whiskey, which is exactly what the name describes. Polished and fruit-leaning, and a clear demonstration that the blending is the skill on show.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series if you want a well-built modern blend that shows what careful blending does rather than what age alone does at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).