Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

70CL - 42.4% ABV

Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is the product of one barrel of exceptionally produced rye whiskey that utilises only the finest ingredients and traditional techniques. Each barrel of rye is selected by Michter’s Master of Maturation when it reaches maturity, usually between five and eight years. This rye whiskey is an old “Kentucky style” of rye that utilises a higher percentage of corn in the mash bill. 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. This rye has notes of black pepper, mint and eucalyptus and is rounded off with fresh orange peel, butterscotch and sweet toffee.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh on the nose, with strong aromatics of rye spice, and a little mintiness. Very refreshing and approachable.

Palate

Soft and smooth – notably smoother than many ryes, in fact – this has great balance between the herbal spiciness of fennel and caraway seed and the creamy toffee notes from the cask.

Finish

Dry, spicy and clean.

Comment

Refined for a rye, this is complex and characterful.