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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (91.4 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% 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 | ~$45 – $55 |
| 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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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
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 without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select).