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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 ~$8 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).