Description
Michter’s, a renowned American whiskey company, has a rich history dating back to 1753 when Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded the distillery in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania.
Shenk’s whiskey was made from rye grain, which was a favourite local crop in the Pennsylvania Blue Mountain Valley where the distillery was located.
During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington purchased whiskey from Shenk’s to fortify his men as they hunkered down in their camp through the long, brutal winter at Valley Forge.
The Michter’s Pennsylvania management would later say that Michter’s was “the whiskey that warmed the American Revolution.” In the mid-1800s, Pennsylvania Dutchman Abraham Bomberger purchased the distillery and it became known as Bomberger’s.
However, the passage of Prohibition in 1919 forced the distillery, along with other American spirits producers, to shut its doors to the public.
Although the distillery did reopen after the repeal of Prohibition, it changed hands many times over the next few decades and frequently occupied a precarious financial position.
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.
However, in the 1990s, Joseph J.
Magliocco and his consultant and mentor Richard “Dick” Newman teamed up to resurrect Michter’s.
Magliocco and Newman 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.
Today, Michter’s has three locations in Kentucky, including a 78,000 square foot distillery in the Shively section of Louisville, the architecturally significant Fort Nelson Building on Louisville’s Museum Row and 205 acres of farm land in Springfield.
Michter’s is renowned for producing the best whiskey possible and they continue to honour the Michter’s legacy by offering the greatest American whiskey.
Michter’s has come a long way since its early years in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania and its resurgence in Kentucky is a testament to the brand’s commitment to quality and attention to detail.
The 10-Year Rye, 10-Year Bourbon, and 20-Year Bourbon expressions from Michter’s are a testament to the brand’s exceptional craftsmanship and Kentucky’s unrivalled climate for aging outstanding whiskey.
These highly limited releases are often significantly older than the age statement on the label, as only a select few barrels age with the elegance required for inclusion.
The result is a truly exceptional whiskey that showcases the brand’s commitment to quality and attention to detail.
Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye is one of the brand’s most limited production items, continuing the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s).
After a nearly three-year absence from the market, Michter’s then Master Distiller Willie Pratt finally gave the green light for the re-release of Michter’s 10 Year Straight Rye in April 2014.
This single barrel rye is produced in limited quantities in Kentucky, a state renowned for its exceptional whiskey production.
Bottled at a strength of 92.8 proof (46.4% Alcohol by Volume), this rye is aged in fire-charred, new American white oak barrels, imparting a rich and complex flavour profile.
On the palate, this rye offers deep notes of vanilla and toffee, toasted almonds and cinnamon, with an ample dose of crushed pepper and a hint of orange citrus.
The result is a truly exceptional whiskey that showcases the brand’s commitment to quality and attention to detail.
Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye is a testament to the brand’s legacy and expertise in producing outstanding whiskey.
Its limited production and exceptional flavour profile make it a must-have for any whiskey connoisseur looking for a unique and complex tasting experience.
The Finer Details Style – Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Country – USA Region – Kentucky Bottle Size – 700ml ABV – 46.4%
