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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (82.3 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$18 less | ~$45 – $55 |
| 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 Single Barrel Select
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
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 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select).