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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
On paper Eagle Rare 10 Year and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so personal preference more than spec is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).