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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
On paper Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 82.3) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$28 – $36 ~$23 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).