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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs New Riff Single Barrel
Comparing Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and New Riff Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | New Riff Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$55 – $70 ~$15 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 Single Barrel 9 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
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 Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).