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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$28 – $36 ~$113 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle with 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).