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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 ~$173 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).