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Four Roses Small Batch vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Comparing Four Roses Small Batch and Michter's US*1 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$32 – $38 ~$15 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
Four Roses Small Batch
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
- 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 if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a lower price point.
- 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, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).