Compare
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$40 – $45 ~$35 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).