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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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 Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).