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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Maker’s Mark 46
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Maker’s Mark 46 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% 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 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 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.
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).