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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +8 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $36 ~$18 less |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).