Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 1 x 700ml

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I don’t know how these barrels ended up so different from each other or why Michter’s had chosen the month of January to bottle the really good ones. All I know is that they’re the ones to search for. Nose: A lighter, less oak-influenced nose compared to Barrel No. 23A0044. I still find scents of old leather and a chocolate note that I didn’t find in the other barrel. I also sense that this barrel contains a strong vanilla presence too. Caramel and ground cinnamon round things out, but sadly, very little fruit notes make themselves known. is a decent amount to spend on a bourbon, especially considering you’re starting to get into the territory of Old Ezra Barrel Proof and some Barton bottlings that hover around 100 proof, but if you’ve never tried it before, maybe you should because you may find this to be more in your wheelhouse than the other ones I’ve mentioned. Rating Breakdown Palate: That fruit becomes more dried and almost salted on the palate while bourbon vanilla and mild caramel sweetness mingle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Using low barrel entry proofs, Michter’s has had their whiskies “contract-distilled” by Brown Forman for a number of years before taking the reins.

Why We Like It: This small-batch bottled spirit holds a special place in the world of American whiskey, having been named “Whiskey of the Year” by The Whiskey Exchange in the U.K. in 2019. Why We Like It: Its soft and sweet character serves as a foil to the earthy wood notes from the toasted barrels. We highly recommend this for people who prefer more sweetness in their drinks. 4. Limited Release 25 Years Old Michter’s is riding high after landing atop Drinks International’s annual top 50 list of The World’s Most Admired Whiskies. It is the first time an American whiskey has taken home the number-one spot and, to celebrate, Michter’s will rerelease its 25-year-old Bourbon next month for the first time since 2020. Taking everything we know about M10 thus far, nothing would explain why the value of M10 has shot up on the secondary recently. What we’re still drinking is contract-distilled from Brown-Forman. When prices are concerned, almost everything on the bourbon secondary market are generally falling this year. Yet M10 keeps increasing in price. Why?For such a large brand, Michter’s definition of small batch is just that: small. At a maximum, each batch is limited to just 20 barrels. What to Know: This whiskey is a clear testament to how slow and patient aging reflects the very essence of what makes this spirit exceptional. 7. Single Barrel Rye Whiskey 25 Years Old

Bomberger's Distillery, more recently Michter's Distillery, is a non-operating distillery facility that was, at the end of the twentieth century, believed to be the oldest remaining such building in the United States. The distillery closed in 1989. Although there are whiskey products currently on the market using the Bomberger's and Michter's brand names, they are more recently introduced products that have no direct connection to the old distillery. Moving into the finish, notes of marshmallow linger at first. This eventually transitions the notes of honey mustard. With heavy doses of generic spice, the finish retains traits that have pervaded throughout including an overall dry character. As Michter’s wraps up, it does so with a smooth, long tail and seemingly offers a handshake and a smile after a raucous experience. Good finish. Drinkability It’s easy to get lost down the rabbit hole of Bourbon technicalities and terminologies. For the sake of focusing on the important bits – which Bourbon we recommend buying or drinking for every occasion – you’ll find the common terminology further down. Terminology: The terms to know when talking about Bourbon A hallmark of our older whiskeys is that they have beautifully complex character while not being overly oaked.” — Andrea Wilson, Michter’s Master of MaturationBut Michter’s relentless pursuit of quality has resulted in every batch of whiskey, rye or bourbon being meticulously controlled from start to finish. I’ve heard on podcasts that the typical batch size is 8 to 10 barrels. Top 15 Michter’s US*1 Bourbons (Ranked & Tasted) 1. Michter’s US*1 Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey 2022 The whiskey enters the barrel at 103 proof (industry standard is 125 proof). It’s then aged in toasted and charred barrels and bottled at 91.4 proof. What Our Experts Think It Tastes Like: