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. 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. Born and bred in Kentucky, Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye is made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximise the extraction of flavour. 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.

This single-barrel rye is full to the brim with inviting and spicy flavours, sure to entice any whiskey lover.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 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.

Ideal neat or in cocktails, every bottle comes from a single barrel – a unique attribute reflecting our extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey of the absolute highest quality at every level of the Michter’s range. Enjoy Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey from Michter's American Whiskeys as Brooklyn, Old Fashioned or Manhattan, for example. 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. The 2023 release of the wonderful single barrel 10 year old straight rye whiskey from Michter's distillery in Louisville.You can expect notes of sweet toffee, cherries and subtle spice leading into a creamy finish with a beautifully dry, oaky finish. Every bottle comes from a single barrel – a unique attribute reflecting their extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey of the absolute highest quality. After a nearly three year absence from the market, Master Distiller Willie Pratt finally gave the green light for the re-release of Michter’s 10 Year Straight Rye in April 2014. 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". Tasting Notes: Fresh and approachable with a touch of mintiness to help balance the aromatic spices thus typical of rye.