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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Knob Creek 9 Year
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to Knob Creek 9 Year and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Knob Creek 9 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$6 less | ~$35 – $40 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Knob Creek 9 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Knob Creek 9 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 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.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year).