Michter's US1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

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 alcohol level at the time of bottling. Most of the 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.

Tasting Notes:

The nose of this Kentucky rye whiskey has aromas of butterscotch and cinnamon with a hint of cherries. The palate shows warming, rich toasty vanilla and caramel up front, with a dry oaky spice on the finish. The spirit is released in limited quantities, aged in fire-charred new American white oak barrels and bottled at its particular proof when pulled out of the barrel, typically between 108 and 110.8 proof. To savor it is a unique experience for anyone who enjoys rye whiskey.

51.5% ABV / 103 Proof

750 ML