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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Jim Beam Black
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to Jim Beam Black and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$22 – $28 ~$53 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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 Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).