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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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 Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$24 – $30 ~$23 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.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 Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).