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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$70 – $85 ~$15 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with more proof behind it.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).