Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey
- Distillery
- Michter's Distillery
- Region
- Country
- America
- Type
- Rye
- ABV
- 53.5%
- Price
- £95.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Vanilla, Smokey, New Wood
- Description
- Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Rye pairs Kentucky rye with a distinctive finishing technique using toasted—not charred—air-dried oak casks designed to complement the grain's natural spice. The toasting adds warmth and subtle smoke without overpowering the rye's peppery backbone, creating a balanced interplay between grain character and cask influence. Rich, rounded mouthfeel with a lingering spiced finish. An American rye for those seeking depth beyond standard Kentucky bourbon barrel finishes.
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ABV
53.5%
Age
NAS
Style
Rye
Price
£95.95
✦ Neatly Summary
Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey is a rye from Michter's Distillery (America), bottled at 53.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and sweet character — toasted, vanilla, smokey, new wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Rye pairs Kentucky rye with a distinctive finishing technique using toasted—not charred—air-dried oak casks designed to complement the grain's natural spice. The toasting adds warmth and subtle smoke without overpowering the rye's peppery backbone, creating a balanced interplay between grain character and cask influence. Rich, rounded mouthfeel with a lingering spiced finish. An American rye for those seeking depth beyond standard Kentucky bourbon barrel finishes.
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