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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$318 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).