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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Stellum Bourbon
Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 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 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).