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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs 1792 Small Batch
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to 1792 Small Batch and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$26 – $34 ~$20 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).