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Zackariah Harris vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Zackariah Harris and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$13 – $22 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$33 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Zackariah Harris and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Zackariah Harris
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).