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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 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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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).