Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Voyage 28

Aroma - lots of bright fruits dominate the nose (apples, pears), some slight nuttiness with vanilla cream as well. As it opens, getting more citrus notes mixed with oak. Seems quite youthful but it’s decent. Taste - Candy, water, fruit. Where’s the oak? Overall - It’s “smooth” but that’s because there is nothing to this. For me, the proof is way too low. There is no finish and the mouthfeel is non-existent. This would be a good introduction to whisky but this is massively over-priced. Really had a lot of potential based off the nose. Drinks closer to a $40 bottle to be completely honest. Way too many amazing bottles at its current price point to justify ever purchasing this one. Save your money.

Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Carmel, vanilla, some dark fruit. Palate: Medium mouthfeel, some clove and baking spice. Finish: Medium length, medium heat. Splash: Some oak appears that I must have missed before. Overall: 7/10 - This is an above average pour, but I can't justify the premium price (around $85). There are many better options under $50. This was received as a gift.

This was my first "splurge" bourbon (selected out of curiosity and because it was on sale), and it ended up being one of my favorites. A buddy and I argued about whether or not this is any better than regular Jefferson's. To me, it's not even close. I can almost taste the saltiness of the sea air, although that's probably my imagination). When it was discounted again, I eventually bought a second bottle. Delicious.

On the nose, Caramel with hints of Vanilla. Sweet, fruity notes to be found as well. On the tongue, Barrel spices are very strong, but the caramel and vanilla is present. The finish is very smooth with little burn. The sweetness returns here and the first sign of sea salt can be detected. A very good Bourbon overall!

Nose: Hints of vanilla, brine Palate: Vanilla notes, cream, slight burn Finish: Not noticeably different from the nose Whiskey novice here, so just giving an honest assessment of what I can taste/smell, although it is rudimentary.

I've been drinking the Jefferson's Ocean since Voyage 17. This is one of the better voyages. 19 and 22 were my favorites, while 23, 24, 25, and 26 were bad years for me, if that provides any reference. It seems I've missed 27.