Michter's - US 1 Barrel Strength Rye

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Since the 1990’s, the Michter’s team has been doing pioneering work to re-establish the high quality American Rye whiskey category. The May 2015 inaugural release of Michter’s US1 Barrel Strength Rye marked yet another milestone in that quest. For maturation, the Rye distillate is entered into the barrel at 103 proof, rather than a more industry standard higher proof. Barrel entry at a lower proof of 103 rather than a higher proof costs Michter’s more money in terms of barrels and warehousing, but we believe it yields a richer, smoother, more full-bodied whiskey after proper maturation. A single barrel product, each barrel of Michter’s US1 Barrel Strength Rye is bottled at its particular alcohol level at the time of bottling. The majority of barrels in the releases range from 107 to 112 proof. To savor it is a unique experience for anyone who enjoys rye whiskey. Michter’s US1 Barrel Strength Rye is also available with personalized Fort Nelson Reserve labeling at Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery.

Whiskey Advocate 93

“The nose is packed and complex, offering a variety of rich aromas including milk chocolate, muted rye spice, mellow licorice, butterscotch, spearmint, and crème de menthe. The palate is equally loaded, with flavors of honey, sweet vanilla cream, fresh cherries, cherry coulis, and aged tobacco leaf. The finish is long and filled with baking spice, warm chocolate, earthy oak, and a spiced finale. There is refined aging and great depth to this superbly integrated rye.”

*The review was specifically done on Barrel No. 24B0481, but every batch is incredible! We have 3btls of 24B0860, 2btls of 24B0836, 1bt of 22b309 and 1btl 21B341)*