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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Ezra Brooks 99
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Ezra Brooks 99 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$70 – $85 vs. ~$22 – $28).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$22 – $28 ~$53 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/2 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
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 Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).