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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
On paper Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$28 – $36 vs. ~$55 – $65) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$28 less | ~$55 – $65 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old).