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New Riff Single Barrel vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Comparing New Riff Single Barrel and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +15 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$15 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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New Riff Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
- 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 New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top at a 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, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).