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George T. Stagg vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Put George T. Stagg next to Michter's US*1 Small Batch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +51 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
No notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly 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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).