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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
On paper Michter's US*1 Small Batch and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$45 – $90) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$18 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).