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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$26 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
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 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).