Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Wheated Mashbill is a single barrel bourbon that has crossed the world's oceans. This bottle comes from barrel No. 188 of Voyage 32 and is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Jefferson's Ocean began with a simple question from founder Trey Zoeller: what happens when bourbon ages at sea? After at least four years in traditional rickhouses, the barrels are loaded onto ships that voyage the globe, where constant motion, changing temperatures and salty sea air push the whiskey deeper into the wood.
The wheated mash bill, using wheat in place of rye, gives a softer, rounder bourbon, and the ocean voyage adds caramelised depth and a subtle briny note. Voyage 32 sailed through the waters of the Caribbean.
Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel, so every one is a little different, a fine gift for the adventurous bourbon drinker.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Specifications
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Brand: Jefferson's Bourbon
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Style: Wheated bourbon, single barrel, aged at sea
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Barrel / Voyage: No. 188, Voyage 32
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Age: At least 4 years in rickhouses before the voyage
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Origin: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or on a large ice cube to appreciate its round, soft texture. Pair it with grilled seafood, salted caramel or a cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does aged at sea mean?
After ageing in rickhouses, the barrels travel the world by ship, which speeds up the interaction with the wood.
What is a wheated mash bill?
A bourbon recipe using wheat instead of rye, for a softer, rounder taste.
What proof is it?
90 proof, 45% ABV.
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