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Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Put Four Roses Small Batch Select next to Michter's US*1 Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch Select | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +13 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less |
- 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.
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Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Select Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
- 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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle with more proof behind it.
- 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).