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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Zackariah Harris is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$70 – $85 vs. ~$13 – $22).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $85 | ~$13 – $22 ~$60 less |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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 Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/3 oak: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).