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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Put Jefferson's Reserve Very Old next to Blanton’s Single Barrel and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 ~$55 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/6 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).