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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
On paper Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | 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 | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$31 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
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).