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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Maker’s Mark 46
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to Maker’s Mark 46 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$38 – $45 ~$36 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 Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).