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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Old Grand-Dad 114 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 Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$28 – $35 ~$46 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).