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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$65 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 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 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 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, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).