Michter's US*1 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70cl, 45.7% ABV

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In 1989, with the entire American whiskey industry suffering a prolonged downturn, Michter’s then-owners declared bankruptcy and abandoned the premises, leaving its Pennsylvania operations in disrepair and the Michter’s name – seemingly – lost to history … were it not for a fortuitous connection to two whiskey lovers with an abiding admiration for the old Michter’s legacy and quality. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Michter's has received unequalled critical acclaim for its line of American whiskeys, which is comprised of single barrel rye, small batch bourbon, single barrel bourbon, sour mash whiskey and unblended American whiskey. Over 200 years later the Michter’s Pennsylvania management would say Michter's was “the whiskey that warmed the American Revolution.

Nose: The first hints of fresh almond and harvest aromas immediately open up into preserved lemon and dried fruits, the whole rounded off by darker smoky and toasted qualities.Grains are sourced from a handful of US farmers and the spirit matured in charred white oak barrels – which infuses the whiskey with notes of vanilla, wood and spice. Michter’s US 1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made from a carefully selected mashbill that features the highest quality American corn. Michter's US *1 Bourbon is made from a carefully selected mashbill that features the highest quality American corn. After filing for the unused and abandoned Michter's trademark, they made their first major strategic decision: to resurrect Michter’s in Kentucky, in the heart of the modern American whiskey industry, to ensure access to the best whiskey talent and resources available.

Palate: Easy drinking and smooth mouthfeel, with a generous helping of sweet spice, cinnamon and nutmeg, along with refreshingly juicy fruit.Finish: The richness remains, but there's freshness in the form of black pepper that delivers a kick of spicy zing. Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made from a carefully selected mash bill that features the highest quality American corn. Each batch of this whiskey is batched in a holding tank fit for a maximum of twenty full barrels, leaving no margin for imperfection and ensuring that this is a true “small batch” bourbon. Ripe marrow and fresh orchard fruit aromas are all present in the nose but when enjoyed neatthe flavour is crisp and clean, with a rounded flavour profile which once again allows the sweet vegetal notes to shine. To be eligible for a full refund you must contact us to inform us of any issue within 24 hours of receipt.

Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is produced from a carefully selected mashbill that features the highest quality American corn. Nose: Very rich and fruity on the nose, with sumptuous notes of dried fruit, raisins and barley sugar, countered by brioche and fennel.Distinctive and immediately recognisable, Amaro Montenegro beings with syrupy sweetness and then notes of mild bitters and botanical essences begin to take over, leading to a citrusy end note. It is this great heritage that we honor with the release of Bomberger’s Declaration and Shenk’s Homestead which comprise our Michter’s Legacy Series. A grape alcohol base gives it a juicy flavour which is peppered with bright herbaceous and spicy notes.

TASTING NOTES Rich caramel with balanced vanilla, stone fruit notes, smoky depth, with an oak finish. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. FINISH - The richness remains, but there’s freshness in the form of Black Pepper that delivers a kick of Spicy Zing.The US 1 expressions, so named to honor Michter’s heritage harkening back to America’s first whiskey company, consist of some of the finest single barrel and truly small batch whiskeys available. Michter's small-batch bourbon is named after a former 'oldest distillery in the USA', and is currently wowing the UK bar scene.