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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Wild Turkey 101
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to Wild Turkey 101 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 | ~$25 – $30 |
- 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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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
heat 2/6 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).