Description
Since the 1990’s, the Michter’s team has been doing pioneering work to re-establish the high quality American Rye whiskey category.
The 2015 inaugural release of Michter’s US 1 Barrel Strength Rye marked yet another milestone in that quest.
For maturation, fire-charred, new American white oak barrels are used, 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 they 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, with this expression coming in at 109.2 proof.
To savour it is a unique experience for anyone who enjoys rye whiskey.
Aromas of butterscotch and cinnamon with a hint of cherries on the nose.
The palate is warming, rich, toasty vanilla and caramel up front with a dry oaky spice on the finish.
The Finer Details Style – Rye Whiskey Country – USA Region – Kentucky Bottle Size – 700ml ABV – 54.6%
