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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 ~$15 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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 at a lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).