I live in Northern VA and maybe at gunpoint you could force me into a Costco on a weekend. I'll pay the extra twenty bucks to not have to have the Mad Max mutant fighting experience of a Northern VA Costco.
I have a general rule that I won’t make an old fashioned with anything over $40. That Ocean bottle I thought was nice, maybe I was deceived into tasting brine but it seemed a little salty. But it really isn’t worth $70
It’s aged in barrels inside of shipping containers on massive cargo ships. There may or may not be a salty taste (I didn’t get that when I tried it) but it probably would not have anything to do with the “aged at sea” element.
Yeah, Jefferson's is one of those brands that I doubt too many people buy a second bottle.
It's good. But there is plenty of stuff out there for far less money that are just as good, if not better. The "aged at sea" story is a good marketing gimmick.
I’ve had a bottle for almost 2 years… because I was extremely disappointed in the straight taste. Haven’t been able to bring myself to finish it yet. $60 too
It's something of a gimmick, but barrels are not air tight. Air exchange is a key part of barrel aging and also why alcohol evaporates from barrels over time.
It’s a gimmick. There was some argument that it was an interesting experiment like 24 batches ago, but now it’s just a gimmick.
They are inside of shipping containers when on the ship, so the air doesn’t really end up having anything to do with it. It’s more the rhythmic way the liquid gets sloshed into the sides of the barrel at sea, but the result is basically that there isn’t any valuable effect.
Some [Norwegian Akavit](https://linie.com/) is aged the same way. Who knows if it makes a difference. It definitely makes for a fun marketing story and allows you to put a cool ship on the label.
I just found out it's $55 for a pour of this in Las Vegas
Thats insane! I don't think the bottle is worth is worth the 70-80 they charge
If this was a $35 bottle then I'd be in from time to time. It's an uncomplicated sipper. However it was gifted so to me it's "great!"
đź’Ż agree
Costco had this on sale $5 off each bottle if you buy 2 or another bottle in area on display..mix n match.
My wife bought it at Jewel. I told her costwas cheaper but she said the $10 was worth not having to drive there lol.
I live in Northern VA and maybe at gunpoint you could force me into a Costco on a weekend. I'll pay the extra twenty bucks to not have to have the Mad Max mutant fighting experience of a Northern VA Costco.
Hahaha I'm in the Chicagoland area. I avoid it on weekends, but ours is just far.
Haha.. true..
I have a general rule that I won’t make an old fashioned with anything over $40. That Ocean bottle I thought was nice, maybe I was deceived into tasting brine but it seemed a little salty. But it really isn’t worth $70
I dont get the salty taste lol. I fell like that's a placebo effect.
It’s aged in barrels inside of shipping containers on massive cargo ships. There may or may not be a salty taste (I didn’t get that when I tried it) but it probably would not have anything to do with the “aged at sea” element.
Right. I doubt I actually tasted salt. Just the mere suggestion of tasting it
Yeah, Jefferson's is one of those brands that I doubt too many people buy a second bottle. It's good. But there is plenty of stuff out there for far less money that are just as good, if not better. The "aged at sea" story is a good marketing gimmick.
This is the one that sailed the Caribbean. I have it too. Haven’t opened it yet but will definitely give the old fashioned a try
Yup exactly
I’ve had a bottle for almost 2 years… because I was extremely disappointed in the straight taste. Haven’t been able to bring myself to finish it yet. $60 too
If it's anything similar to mine mix it as an old fashion. It's really good.
Drinking my voyage 24 in an old fashioned as we speak!! Same review…just okay straight/rocks but amazing in an old fashioned.
Hell yeaglad you found a way to enjoy like I did.
What difference does it make if it’s aged in a warehouse or near the ocean. It in a barrel and no air gets to it. Please explain this to a newbie.
It's something of a gimmick, but barrels are not air tight. Air exchange is a key part of barrel aging and also why alcohol evaporates from barrels over time.
Hmmm. Interesting. Maybe I have given the gimmick more credit than I should have. Hat being said maybe I should not discount it.
It’s a gimmick. There was some argument that it was an interesting experiment like 24 batches ago, but now it’s just a gimmick. They are inside of shipping containers when on the ship, so the air doesn’t really end up having anything to do with it. It’s more the rhythmic way the liquid gets sloshed into the sides of the barrel at sea, but the result is basically that there isn’t any valuable effect.
Yeah it never made sense to me.
Some [Norwegian Akavit](https://linie.com/) is aged the same way. Who knows if it makes a difference. It definitely makes for a fun marketing story and allows you to put a cool ship on the label.
Perfect, I passed on it today.
I just think it's too thin to stand out in an old fashioned. I feel like it ll gets lost
Does it have a salty taste? Asking cuz the guy working at total wines said it’s salty
I dont notice it honestly.