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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$90 – $130 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).