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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$95 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).