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

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The US 1 expressions, so named to honor Michter’s heritage harkening back to America’s first whiskey company, consist of some of the finest single barrel and truly small batch whiskeys available. Entering the barrel at a lower proof of 103 actually costs Michter’s more money than a higher proof in terms of warehousing however Michter’s believe this produces a Kentucky Rye Whiskey which is richer and smoother. 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. Michter’s US *1 Kentucky Rye is made from select American rye grain, of which is sheared to maximise the extraction of flavour from the grain. One of our 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).

The grandes dames of the portfolio, Michter’s 25-Year Rye and 25-Year Bourbon represent more than a quarter century of maturation in the Distillery’s finest barrels. Renowned for rye – America’s oldest whiskey variety – since the earliest days of our history, Michter’s take the production of US1 Kentucky Straight Rye extremely seriously.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. Named to honour Michter’s heritage harkening back to America's first whiskey company, founded in 1753. Renowned for rye – America’s oldest whiskey variety – since the earliest days of our history, we take the production of Michter’s US 1 Kentucky Straight Rye extremely seriously. 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.

It's made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximize the extraction of flavor from the grain. Each barrel of rye is selected by Michter’s Master of Maturation when it reaches maturity, usually between five and eight years. Product of one barrel of exceptionally produced rye whiskey that utilises only the finest ingredients and traditional techniques. In addition, it is also the impressive nuances of grass, wood and campfire that emerge from the glass and demand the first sip. Michter's more recent history, however, really begins in the 1990s when two men sought to revive the much loved (but sadly declined) brand down in Kentucky, the heartland of American Whiskey.Tasting Notes: Fresh and approachable with a touch of mintiness to help balance the aromatic spices thus typical of rye. Palate Dried orange peel and stem ginger, followed by brown sugar, cherry, hickory, cumin and buttered corn.

Added depth and richness from the production process giving notes of orange peel, roasted nuts and butterscotch as well. At the Michter’s distillery, they chill filter all of our whiskeys instead of using carbon filtration that can strip out flavor and aroma. Originally founded in Pennsylvania in 1753 by John and Michael Shenk, legend has it that then-General George Washington visited the Shenks' distillery in 1776 and bought supplies of whiskey for his troops during the cold winter at Valley Forge, leading to the claim that Michter's was "the whiskey that warmed the American Revolution". Michter’s Kentucky Straight Rye is made from select American Rye grain that is sheared to maximise the extraction of flavour from the grain. Enjoy Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey from Michter's American Whiskeys as Brooklyn, Old Fashioned or Manhattan, for example.If you are looking for a specific bottle requirement it is recommended that you verify with us before making a purchase.

They only sources wood for their casks that has been air dried between 18 and up to 48 months, leading to less tannins being imparted into the whisky. You can expect notes of sweet toffee, cherries and subtle spice leading into a creamy finish with a beautifully dry, oaky finish. 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. This rye has notes of black pepper, mint and eucalyptus and is rounded off with fresh orange peel, butterscotch and sweet toffee.Michter’s US 1 Kentucky Straight Rye is also available with personalized Fort Nelson Select labeling at Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery. 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. To be eligible for a full refund you must contact us to inform us of any issue within 24 hours of receipt. 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). This rye whiskey is an old “Kentucky style” of rye that utilises a higher percentage of corn in the mash bill.