Get an inside look at Jefferson’s Bourbon on this episode of Neat & Mixed Flight Night as we sit down with Master Blender Ale Ochoa to explore creativity, innovation, and the art of blending bourbon. We try Jefferson’s Very Small Batch, Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 34, and Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength while discussing Ale’s journey into whiskey, the influence of mentor Rob Arnold, and what led her from Texas to Kentucky to join one of bourbon’s most innovative brands.

We also dive into the unique aging process behind the Ocean Voyage series, how ocean voyages influence flavor development, and the challenge of balancing traditional bourbon-making with boundary-pushing experimentation. Ale shares insights into blending, maturation, and the creative process behind developing new expressions, including surprises along the way and what’s next for Jefferson’s Bourbon.