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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put Maker’s Mark 46 next to Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) +4 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$36 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
- 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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a significantly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).