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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Maker's Mark
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to Maker's Mark and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$25 – $32 ~$49 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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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Maker's Mark
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
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 if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark).