Jefferson's Ocean Voyage 22 Wheated is a special wheated mash bill release in the Aged at Sea series, sailed across the equator and through changing weather and sea spray to develop its signature character. This particular bottle is a Liquor On Broadway exclusive single barrel pick, hand selected from a release of just 119 bottles drawn from one barrel. The wheated recipe replaces rye with softer wheat, allowing the corn sweetness and ocean influence to dominate without competing spice. Bottled at 90 proof, it's a rare store pick of one of the most sought after voyages in the Ocean lineup.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Jefferson's |
| Producer |
Jefferson's Bourbon Co. |
| Founders |
Trey Zoeller & Chet Zoeller |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Series |
Ocean Aged at Sea, Voyage 22 |
| Edition |
Special Wheated Mash Bill |
| Format |
Liquor On Broadway Single Barrel Store Pick |
| Mash Bill |
Wheated (wheat replaces rye as small grain) |
| Maturation |
Minimum 4 years on land, then aged at sea aboard ship |
| Bottle Count |
119 bottles from this barrel |
| Bottled By |
Kentucky Artisan Distillery, Crestwood, Kentucky |
| ABV |
45% |
| Proof |
90 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Packaging |
Bottle with ship's log hangtag |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with rich copper highlights from the ocean aging process.
Nose: Caramel and butterscotch with a hint of dried cherry, wild grains, and unmistakable sea spray.
Palate: Sea salt caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar lead, with autumn fruit, dried apricot, and soft wheated sweetness.
Finish: Smooth and subtle, with woody caramel, gentle minty notes, and a final touch of brine.
FAQ
What makes this Voyage 22 different from the standard release? This is a Liquor On Broadway exclusive single barrel pick, not the standard Voyage 22 batch release. Just 119 bottles were drawn from this specific barrel, hand selected by the team at Liquor On Broadway. Each bottle is individually numbered.
Why does Jefferson's age bourbon at sea? Founder Trey Zoeller developed the Ocean concept in 2012 to test whether constant agitation, temperature swings, and salt air would impact bourbon maturation. Each voyage typically crosses the equator multiple times and visits dozens of ports across five continents, exposing the barrels to extremes that land aged bourbon never sees.
What does "wheated mash bill" mean here? Jefferson's standard Ocean uses a traditional bourbon mash bill with rye as the small grain. Voyage 22 swaps rye for wheat, which is a softer grain that allows the ocean derived flavors and corn sweetness to come forward without rye's competing spice. Voyage 15 was the first wheated entry in the series; Voyage 22 followed.
Where can I buy Jefferson's Ocean Voyage 22 Wheated Liquor On Broadway Pick online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
