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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Michter's US*1 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).