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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and 1792 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 | ~$26 – $34 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).