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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$70 – $85 vs. ~$16 – $22) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$16 – $22 ~$59 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 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 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.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).