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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$21 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
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 at a lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).