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Yellowstone Select vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Yellowstone Select and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (93 vs. 82.3).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +11 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$28 – $36 ~$13 less |
- Yellowstone Select and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Yellowstone Select
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/4 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name 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 rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).