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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 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 | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$6 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 at a slightly lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).