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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 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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Flavor Profile
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Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).