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

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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. Renowned for Rye Whiskey (America's oldest whiskey variety) since the company's origins in 1753, the Michter's US*1 Straight Rye is made from selected American rye grain that is sheared to maximize the extraction of flavour.

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.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. 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. This gives the whiskey citrus notes and a buttery texture and helps to balance the more spicy and peppery flavours that rye is known for. It's made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximize the extraction of flavor from the grain. 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.

Every bottle comes from a single barrel – a unique attribute reflecting the extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey of the absolute highest quality at every level of the Michter’s range. Peppery on the nose, with elements of citrus and butterscotch, this one’s the perfect cocktail ingredient, though it goes down just as smooth neat with a little ice.

Michter's distilling heritage traces back to 1753 when Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded the original whiskey company and distillery in the Pennsylvania Blue Mountain Valley. Every bottle comes from a single fire-charred, new American white oak barrel, ensuring the highest quality from every limited batch. Moreover, rather than use the one size fits all approach of many distillers, Michter’s use the different filtration mediums and techniques best suited to each of their individual whiskey offerings – despite it being time consuming and costly – to highlight each expression’s best qualities. Michter’s US 1 Kentucky Straight Rye is also available with personalized Fort Nelson Select labeling at Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery. Product of one barrel of exceptionally produced rye whiskey that utilises only the finest ingredients and traditional techniques.

The 10-Year Rye, 10-Year Bourbon and 20-Year Bourbon expressions reflect the exceptional results of uncompromising craftsmanship and Kentucky’s unrivaled climate for aging outstanding whiskey. Distilled to Master Distiller Dan McKee’s exacting specifications, no US 1 whiskey is ever released until Dan and the Michter’s tasting panel deems it ready. In the highly polished glass, the US Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey of the creative minds of Michter's American Whiskeys demonstrates its variety-typical coloring. At the Michter’s distillery, they chill filter all of our whiskeys instead of using carbon filtration that can strip out flavor and aroma. Michter’s Whiskeys consist of some of the finest single barrel and truly small batch whiskeys available.Every bottle comes from a single barrel, reflecting Michter's extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey of the absolute highest quality.