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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 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 ~$53 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).