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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Zackariah Harris is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$28 – $36 vs. ~$13 – $22).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) +2 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 | ~$13 – $22 ~$15 less |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/2 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).