Jefferson’s Ocean is made at the Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Crestwood, Kentucky. They make excellent whiskey there and we always look forward to tasting their whiskey. This is no exception. Jefferson’s Ocean was created by Chet and Trey Zoeller whe…
Jefferson’s Ocean is made at the Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Crestwood, Kentucky. They make excellent whiskey there and we always look forward to tasting their whiskey. This is no exception. Jefferson’s Ocean was created by Chet and Trey Zoeller when... Continue Reading →
Since my first taste in 2014, I’ve been a fan of this series, but I haven’t re-visited it for a review till now with the Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 24. And while it may have been about 8 years since I sat down for a formal review, I haven’t been a stranger. At whiskey festivals, events, […]
Since my first taste in 2014, I’ve been a fan of this series, but I haven’t re-visited it for a review till now with the Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 24. And while it may have been about 8 years since I sat down for a formal review, I haven’t been a stranger.
At whiskey festivals, events, brand tastings and private tasting, bottles of Jefferson’s Ocean show up and while I haven’t loved each one I’ve had, I haven’t hated any of them either. They’re all at the very least enjoyable. Let’s hope this one keeps that trend.
Let’s get to drinkin’
Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 24 – Details and Tasting Notes
Whiskey Details
Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color
Style: Bourbon (blend of straight) Region: Kentucky, USA Distiller: Undisclosed
Mash Bill: At least 51% Corn + Rye + Malted Barley Cask: New Charred Oak Age: 4+ Years ABV: 45%
“Barrels of Jefferson’s Ocean 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.” – Jefferson’s
Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 24 Tasting Notes
EYE
Amber
NOSE
Oaky, caramel, leathery dried fruit, Banana’s Foster, vanilla, baking spice and a touch biscuity.
Good side of standard bourbon, nothing revolutionary on this one, but nice.
Good side of standard bourbon, nice, but nothing great.
FINISH
Medium -> Banana, oak, caramel and nutty.
BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
Decent, medium, soft and warm.
Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 24 – Overall Thoughts and Score
Like most of the Jefferson’s Ocean releases, this batch is decent. I do like my earlier batch a bit more, but there is nothing to dislike in this batch. It’s a soft, easy sipper with an interestingly heavy banana note. It gets more oaky and spiced as it opens, but never becomes a heavily oaked or spiced bourbon. It stays soft and a bit fruity.
On the whole, this Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 24 comes through as a slightly above average bourbon. There’s nothing wrong with it, it’s tasty, worth at least a drink and great to mix with, but there isn’t a ton of depth to it so it ends up being on the lighter side overall.
*Disclosure: The bottle for this bourbon review was graciously sent to me by the company without obligation. The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my own.
Rock the boat baby… Jefferson’s just dropped the news of its 26th release of “Oceans: Aged At Sea” with a groundbreaker – FIRST EVER RYE aged at sea. It’s quite amazing this is its Rye given the expansive length of Oceans, this being the 10th year anniversary of the very first Ocean Voyage release, circa […]
Jefferson’s just dropped the news of its 26th release of “Oceans: Aged At Sea” with a groundbreaker – FIRST EVER RYE aged at sea. It’s quite amazing this is its Rye given the expansive length of Oceans, this being the 10th year anniversary of the very first Ocean Voyage release, circa 2012.
The liquid for #26 is a fully mature rye whiskey that was double barreled (75% in char 3 barrels and 25% in toasted barrels). It was then placed on ships – a singularly uncommon place to live – and traveled through ports around the world as part of the unique finishing technique for which the Ocean series is known.
“I’ve always had the desire to create a Rye within the Jefferson’s Ocean portfolio, but wanted to make one that you could sip – so I did just that. The unpredictability of the ocean and the way it affects our products has always been intriguing to me. but this, combined with our double barreling process, made for a more robust profile, while the increased interactions with barrels and fluctuating air temperatures balanced the spice of rye. This aging process churns and treats our whiskey like no rickhouse could.”
– TREY ZOELLER, JEFFERSON’S FOUNDER AND WHISKEY INNOVATOR
Suggested tasting notes as provided by Jefferson’s: Surprising flavors and layers of depth that only the mercy of the sea can deliver. Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye is a rye balanced by caramelization that comes specifically from the sea-aging process. The combination of the new char 3 barrels and new toasted barrels adds a flavorful depth of marshmallow and toffee on the nose and palate. These rich notes are delicately accented by leather and tobacco with a long finish of baking spices and cinnamon that are kissed with a touch of sea salt.
Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye is non-chill filtered, which brings an even fuller flavor profile, and bottled at 96 proof.
WHEN/WHERE/HOW MUCH?
Starting April 2022, whiskey drinkers will want to be the first to taste rye’s premiere voyage. Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea® Rye (SRP: $79.99/750mL) will be available at local retailers, bars, and restaurants across the U.S.
Rock the boat baby… Jefferson’s just dropped the news of its 26th release of “Oceans: Aged At Sea” with a groundbreaker – FIRST EVER RYE aged at sea. It’s quite amazing this is its Rye given the expansive length of Oceans, this being the 10th year anniversary of the very first Ocean Voyage release, circa […]