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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +33 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$28 – $36 ~$46 less |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch does 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/2 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).