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Stellum Bourbon vs Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Stellum Bourbon and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | 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 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $65 |
- Stellum Bourbon and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 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.
- 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.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a slightly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old).