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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to Smooth Ambler Old Scout and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$40 – $50 ~$33 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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).