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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Wild Turkey 101
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Wild Turkey 101 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $30 ~$23 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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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).