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Baker’s 7 Year vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +25 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$28 – $36 ~$31 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/2 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).