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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (91.4 vs. 111).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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 slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).