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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
On paper Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 91.4) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | 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 | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price 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 at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).