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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$11 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).