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Yellowstone Select vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$70 – $85).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | 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 | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$33 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- Yellowstone Select and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name 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 rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).