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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
On paper Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$60 – $80) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$20 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 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.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
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 Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).