Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Voyage 23

Nose: maple, caramel, tree bark, light almonds and rye. Taste: briny sharp wood turns into fresh juicy apple and honey. Water makes everything flat. Doesn’t really bring out any new flavors.

Deans house, 6/10

The primary differences I notice between this and the Reserve are a more balanced nose and a much longer, smoother finish. On the palate, both whiskies share similar sweet notes, mainly caramel and cinnamon, but the Ocean Aged has more of a bitterness that persists on the finish, and a touch more salt as well. For the most part, I think the Ocean thing is just a touch on the gimmicky side, though there are some noticeable effects. I have to say though, for the price difference I don’t think it’s all that much better than the Reserve.

This is a really smooth easy drinking Bourbon Whiskey. I’m by no means someone who has a refined palate. I’m a beer drinker for the most part. This drink is so smooth I don’t mix it with anything. Really good stuff and worth the couple extra bucks. Enjoy!