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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 ~$68 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).