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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +24 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$33 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish does 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).