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Redemption Bourbon vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$28 – $36 |
- 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
Redemption Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).