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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $65 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old do not publish an official mash bill.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 Reserve Very Old
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
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 at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old).