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Penelope Architect vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Comparing Penelope Architect and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +14 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$13 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- 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.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Architect Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/3 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
- 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 Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice 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 (Penelope Architect); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).