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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +44 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$168 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/9 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 4/9 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).