Jefferson’s Bourbon recently launched Ocean Aged at Sea Rye. This 26th voyage, and newest addition to the Jefferson’s Ocean family, marks Jefferson’s inaugural exploration at sea with rye whiskey.
The journey for Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye began with fully mature rye whiskey that was double barreled (75% in char 3 barrels and 25% in toasted barrels). It was then placed on ships and traveled through ports around the world as part of the unique finishing technique for which the Ocean series is known.
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
“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,” said Jefferson’s Bourbon Founder Trey Zoeller. “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.”
Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye is non-chill filtered, bottled at 96 proof and retails for $79.99.
