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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Baker’s 7 Year
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Baker’s 7 Year 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 | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Baker’s 7 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/6 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
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 at a lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).