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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$8 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
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 slightly lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).