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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +4 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $45 ~$8 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).