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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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
No notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 4/8 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).