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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 91.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 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 | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
- 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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars with slightly 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).