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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Put Kentucky Owl Batch 12 next to Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +26 proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$55 – $65 ~$290 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old).