Jefferson’s Ocean

Name: Aged at Sea ® Bourbon
Brand: Jefferson’s Ocean

Whiskey aged at sea

Barrels of Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea^® Bourbon travel aboard ships that visit ports all around the globe. The constant motion of the sea churns the whiskey, increasing its interaction with the wood of the barrel. Extreme weather ranging of the coldest to the warmest of temperatures hyper-ages the liquid in ways no rickhouse could. Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea^® Bourbon is Aged At The Mercy of The Sea.

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NOSE

Fresh ginger, butterscotch & salt spray

FLAVOR

Salted caramel, chocolate & tropical fruits

FINISH

Delicate with notes of sea salt

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Experience Bourbon Aged at the Mercy of the Sea

FOUNDED ON A SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION

In 2008, while aboard the ship off the coast of Costa Rica, Jefferson’s founders Trey Zoeller got a wild idea. As he watched the whiskey swirl in his glass, compelled by the constant rock of the waves, he pondered what might happen to a barrel of bourbon if it were aged at sea.

Since this discovery, Trey has sent hundreds of barrels around the world, with each voyage seeing (on average) over 25 ports, 5 continents, and 2 equator crossings.

CRAFTING A BOURBON AT SEA

The constant movement of the ocean and extreme temperature fluctuations as the ship traverses the globe completely transform the whiskey. Continuous motion draws the natural sugars in the oak to the surface and enables the new whiskey to develop complex flavors more quickly. Equatorial humidity caramelizes the bourbon, producing a dense composition with an edgy sweetness. At the same time, salty ocean air imparts the bourbon with a briny, savory character. The result is a darker, richer bourbon with incredible depth and complexity.