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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to Charles Goodnight Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +33 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$46 less | ~$75 – $80 |
- 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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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/8 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).