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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Four Roses Small Batch Select reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$28 less | ~$55 – $65 |
- 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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Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/6 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).