Knowing that we’re really talking about flavor profile when we’re talking about small batch bourbon whiskey, a blind tasting is a great way to differentiate them. That in turn means that there is no “x” number for making a small batch of bourbon “small batch.” In reality, we’re talking about a marketing term that denotes a slightly different/more refined flavor profile than an entry-level expression from any given brand. That can mean anything, as some standard expressions have over 1,000 barrels in each batch whereas other standard expressions have closer to 350 barrels or far less. The general rule is that a small batch expression is at least one barrel smaller than a standard batch of bourbon from any given brand. To figure out which small batch bottles actually have the best flavor profiles, I’m stacking ten of them up against each other in a blind taste test.īefore we dive in, there’s no real law or rule for what makes a “small batch.” In fact, the number of barrels varies wildly from brand to brand - that means quality will too. While that’s not always true (more on that in a moment), small batch offerings do tend to lean toward a more refined flavor profile than the average bottle from any brand. The juice in a “small batch” bottle tends to be more exclusive and, theoretically, “better” than your average bottle. Small batch bourbon tends to be most people’s “next step” into bourbon after they get the bourbon bug.
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