Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 70 cl, 42.4% ABV

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The 2023 release of the wonderful single barrel 10 year old straight rye whiskey from Michter's distillery in Louisville.

Enjoy Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey from Michter's American Whiskeys as Brooklyn, Old Fashioned or Manhattan, for example. Often significantly older than the age statement on the label, only a select few barrels age with the elegance required for inclusion in these highly limited releases. The whiskey explodes with flavour of rye spice, alongside bursts of black pepper, zesty citrus, sweet butterscotch and warm oak.Peppery on the nose, with elements of citrus and butterscotch, this one’s the perfect cocktail ingredient, though it goes down just as smooth neat with a little ice.

The 10-Year Rye, 10-Year Bourbon and 20-Year Bourbon expressions reflect the exceptional results of uncompromising craftsmanship and Kentucky’s unrivaled climate for aging outstanding whiskey. Made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximise the extraction of flavour from the grain, every bottle of Michter's US *1 Rye comes from a single barrel. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! TASTING NOTES Deep notes of vanilla and toffee, toasted almonds and cinnamon with an ample dose of crushed pepper and a hint of orange citrus. Tasting Notes: Fresh and approachable with a touch of mintiness to help balance the aromatic spices thus typical of rye.Every bottle comes from a single barrel – a unique attribute reflecting their extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey of the absolute highest quality.

Moreover, rather than use the one size fits all approach of many distillers, Michter’s use the different filtration mediums and techniques best suited to each of their individual whiskey offerings – despite it being time consuming and costly – to highlight each expression’s best qualities.Crafted using only the finest ingredients and traditional, costly techniques, there's a rich yet mellow character to these gorgeous whiskeys, which are hard to match for sheer enjoyability.

In the highly polished glass, the US Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey of the creative minds of Michter's American Whiskeys demonstrates its variety-typical coloring. One of Michter's most limited production items, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). Michter’s 10 year old single barrel Kentucky straight rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s).As John Mariani of Bloomberg points out, these are American Whiskeys whose elegance and complexity will stand up to any Scotch or Cognac drinkers palate. Our Michter’s US 1 Kentucky Straight Rye is made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximize the extraction of flavor from the grain. Product of one barrel of exceptionally produced rye whiskey that utilises only the finest ingredients and traditional techniques. Each bottle of this small batch rye comes from a single fire-charred new American oak barrel, and is presented at 42.