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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Michter's US*1 Small Batch and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 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 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).