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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +32 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 | ~$28 – $35 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/8 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
spice 4/9 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).