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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Rowan's Creek is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (91.4 vs. 100.1).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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.
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).