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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Evan Williams Black Label
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Evan Williams Black Label are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$70 – $85 vs. ~$14 – $18).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$14 – $18 ~$62 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea does 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 Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/5 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).