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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Elijah Craig Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$28 – $35).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Elijah Craig 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) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $35 ~$19 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).