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Penelope Rio vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put Penelope Rio next to Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Rio | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) +8 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$70 – $85 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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 Rio Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Penelope Rio 9 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Penelope Rio 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Penelope Rio 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Rio 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
- 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 Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll with slightly 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, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).