Whiskey: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Voyage 20 Bourbon
This year's release of the seafaring bourbon is crafted with 7- and 8-year-old juices that are finished at sea. The barrels cross the equator 4 times aboard Ocearch's flagship with the sea air, gentle rocking, and extreme temperature changes contributing to the profile of each cask.
Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!
Featured in
- ROLLING STONE
- MEN'S JOURNAL
- US WEEKLY
NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.
Size: 750ML
Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Kentucky Artisan Distillery
The bourbon uses wheat in its mash bill as its small grain instead of the typical rye. The lighter wheat allows the sweetness of the corn to build through the maturation process. Once barreled and allowed to mature on land, it was put to sea, where it was immediately and continually influenced by the salt air and constant movement of the ship. Typically crossing the equator 4 times, the liquid is exposed to extreme changes in temperature as the ship transitions from winter to summer and vice versa without the buffer of spring and fall. Extreme heat changes cause the sugars of the corn to caramelize in the wood and work their way into the bourbon as the wood contracts with the extreme drop in temperature. Crafted with 7- and 8-year-old bourbons, this year's release marks a departure from previous ones.
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Voyage 20 Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose of this deep-amber spirit opens with salted caramel, vanilla, and a dash of smoke.
Palate: It's rich on the palate with toffee, brine, and charred oak notes.
Finish: Finishes long with a lingering sweetness and a dash of citrus.
Distillery Information
Founded in 1997, Jefferson’s is the brainchild of Trey Zoeller and his father Chet, a famed bourbon historian. They were continuing a family tradition that goes back to Trey’s 8th generation grandmother who was arrested in 1799 for the “production and sales of spirituous liquors.” To personify the brand, they chose Thomas Jefferson—known for his curiosity and experimental spirit. This is a mindset to which Trey has dedicated himself, pushing the boundaries of the definition of bourbon. Upholding tradition, yet always discovering new possibilities.
