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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Stagg
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +40 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 ~$18 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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 Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/10 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat (Stagg).