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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Old Forester Statesman
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Old Forester Statesman 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 Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$50 – $55 ~$25 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
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 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 Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).