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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Four Roses Small Batch
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Four Roses 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 | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 | ~$32 – $38 |
- 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
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/6 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).