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Four Roses Bourbon vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$7 less | ~$28 – $36 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch does 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
Four Roses Bourbon
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/4 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 2/2 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).