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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Redemption Bourbon
Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +7 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less |
- 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).