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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Put Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond next to Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$28 – $36 ~$21 less |
- 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
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
- 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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).