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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Put Jefferson's Reserve Very Old next to Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less |
- 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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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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.
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).