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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
On paper Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (90 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$45 – $90 ~$10 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).