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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$300 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).