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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 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.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 4/8 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).