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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Yellowstone Select
On paper Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Yellowstone Select are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$40 – $50) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).