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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (82.3 vs. 91.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$18 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity 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 slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).