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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (91.4 vs. 82.3).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +9 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $36 ~$18 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).