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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $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.
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).