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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Rebel 100
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Rebel 100 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus a sourced, wheat-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$20 – $25 ~$55 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
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 Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).