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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs New Riff 8 Year
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch and New Riff 8 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | New Riff 8 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$18 less | ~$65 – $70 |
- 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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New Riff 8 Year
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch New Riff 8 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- New Riff 8 Year: The older, deeper version of New Riff's bonded bourbon. Same 30% rye recipe, but eight years add richer oak and darker sugar while keeping the spice front and center.
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 lower price point.
- Go with New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year).