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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 82.3).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$28 – $36 ~$8 less |
- 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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
- 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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).