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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$24 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).