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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Michter's US*1 Small Batch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +19 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).