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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 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 Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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 Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).