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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$25 – $35 ~$48 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
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 David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).