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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Put Kentucky Owl Batch 12 next to Michter's US*1 Small Batch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +24 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$45 – $55 ~$300 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with 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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).