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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and Michter's US*1 Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional Tennessee whiskeys, separated mainly by proof (94 vs. 91.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) +3 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
| 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
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).