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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Stellum Bourbon
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).