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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
On paper Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Jack Daniel’s Bonded are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (91.4 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$30 – $38 ~$16 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).