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Jefferson’s Ocean
Voyage 25

Explore the journey starting from the Port Of Savannah, Georgia

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

Left the port of Savannah, Georgia to calm seas but it would be far from quiet into the Caribbean.

OCEAN SWELLS

OCEAN SWELLS

Ground swells are ever present in the restless sea. And while it may have the appearance of being calm and smooth, it is constantly working the bourbon in the barrels, giving it greater contact with the wood than sitting still in a land-locked warehouse.

PANAMA CANAL

PANAMA CANAL

Experienced smooth sailing through the Panama Canal and gentle seas through the equator.

GENTLE SEAS APPROACHING TAHITI

GENTLE SEAS APPROACHING TAHITI

Encountered gentle swells that continued to churn the bourbon in the barrels all the way to Tahiti.

TAHITI

TAHITI

Reached Tahiti to a spectacular sunset.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Ported in Auckland after experiencing stunning displays in the morning and evening skies from the ash in the upper atmosphere due to an increase in volcanic activity in the Hawaiian Islands and Philippians.

NOUMÉA, NEW CALEDONIA

NOUMÉA, NEW CALEDONIA

Entered a new port of call on the Ocean 25 Voyage to Noumea, New Caledonia.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Encountered the only rough seas on the entire voyage from Noumea to Brisbane.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Enjoyed more calm seas and warm temperatures as VOYAGE 25 reached Melbourne, Australia.

FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA

FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA

Embraced the calm waters that mirrored the reds and purples that streaked the evening skies from Melbourne to Fremantle.

MASAN, SOUTH KOREA

MASAN, SOUTH KOREA

Enjoyed unusually light shipping lanes en route to Masan, South Korea.

HITACHINAKA, JAPAN

HITACHINAKA, JAPAN

Arrived at Hitachinaka, Japan. As quiet as the sea can be at times, it is never at rest.

TACOMA, WASHINGTON

TACOMA, WASHINGTON

Reached Tacoma, Washington.

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

Experienced warmer temperatures down the Pacific coast to Long Beach, California.

PANAMA CANAL

PANAMA CANAL

Experienced smooth sailing through the Panama Canal and gentle seas through the equator.

OCEAN SWELLS

OCEAN SWELLS

Ground swells are ever present in the restless sea. And while it may have the appearance of being calm and smooth, it is constantly working the bourbon in the barrels, giving it greater contact with the wood than sitting still in a land-locked warehouse.

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

Left the port of Savannah, Georgia to calm seas but it would be far from quiet into the Caribbean.

Captain’s Log

There was very little activity in the Atlantic at the time of OCEAN Voyage 25’s departure from Savannah but it was far from quiet. Ground swells are ever present in the restless sea. And while it may have the appearance of being calm and smooth, it is constantly working the bourbon in the barrels, giving it greater contact with the wood than sitting still in a land-locked warehouse. This gentle action continued down to and through the Panama Canal and out into the South Pacific on the way to the equator and Tahiti.

With no storms to contend with, Voyage 25 was treated to one spectacular sunrise and sunset after another. Well known for offering sailors and islanders of the Pacific stunning displays in the morning and evening skies, an increase in volcanic activity in the Hawaiian Islands and Philippians took it to a higher level due to the ash in the upper atmosphere. Slight seas carried us to Auckland, New Zealand and from there to a new port of call on the voyage to Noumea, New Caledonia. The crossing to Brisbane, Australia was virtually the only rough water OCEAN Voyage 25 encountered on the entire journey.

Through the South Australian Basin to Fremantle. and up into the Philippine Basin, the calm waters mirrored the reds and purples that streaked the evening skies. There was a peace and quiet about Voyage 25. A beauty that was imparted to the bourbon she carried and lingered until we reached our final port back in Savannah. As expected, the wheated bourbon is immediately subtle on the nose and dry up front. Unexpected is its slight burnt brown sugar taste and light liquorish finish.

Like the voyage itself, OCEAN Voyage 25 is sweet, deep and mellow. Enjoy!

Jefferson’s Ocean
 Voyage 25
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