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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional Tennessee whiskeys, separated mainly by proof (94 vs. 82.3).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) +12 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $36 ~$18 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
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character 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 (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).