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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) +9 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $36 ~$18 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).