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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +11 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$28 – $36 ~$83 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal with more proof behind it.
- 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 (Blanton’s Single Barrel); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).