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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Zackariah Harris
Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Zackariah Harris are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$13 – $22).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +11 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$13 – $22 ~$33 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/2 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).