The latest addition to the Jefferson's OCEAN: Aged at Sea collection is the OCEAN Aged at Sea Voyage 29 Wheated, marking the third wheated bourbon in the series. The bourbon was aged aboard a ship that set sail from the Port of Savannah, located in a channel leading directly to the Atlantic Ocean.
The voyage of the ship, carrying casks of Jefferson's OCEAN Wheated Voyage 29, took it through various bodies of water, including the Indian Ocean and the north Pacific, making stops in several countries along the way. Despite encountering rough seas and tropical storms, the casks remained undisturbed, benefitting from the constant agitation caused by the ship's motion.
Jefferson's OCEAN whiskey is created with the philosophy that the continuous agitation leads to a higher wood-to-bourbon ratio, resulting in a more flavorful whiskey with less bitterness and acidity. Additionally, the changing climate and varying conditions impact each expression of the OCEAN whiskey in unique ways, which in this case resulted in a rich, dark, and caramelized bourbon with exceptional depth and complexity.
Overall, Jefferson's OCEAN Aged at Sea Voyage 29 Wheated is a truly unique and remarkable bourbon that exemplifies the brand's commitment to quality and innovation.