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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Comparing Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old does 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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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).