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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond and Michter's US*1 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, rye-forward craft style versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch does 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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).