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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).