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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Noah's Mill
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Noah's Mill reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.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 Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 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.
- Noah's Mill: A high-proof Willett blend with a lot of nutty and fruity character. Peanut, golden raisin and jam make it taste like peanut butter and jelly, and it finishes very dry.
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 Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat (Noah's Mill).