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Bulleit Bourbon vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 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 | 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 | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch does 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 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: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a lower price point.
- 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).