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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Michter's US*1 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch does 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
No notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).