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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to Four Roses Small Batch Select and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$55 – $65 ~$18 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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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).