The newest in Michter’s long-running lineup of 10 12 months previous single barrel bourbons is right here. As Michter’s notes, there’s no set schedule for these releases, although summertime is an effective guess for once they arrive. (That mentioned, Michter’s skipped a launch in 2022.) The excellent news is that the whiskey has made it, and little within the building of the bourbon has modified: It’s nonetheless a sourced Kentucky bourbon, “overaged past 10 years” — however nobody’s saying how overaged, and bottled at precisely 47.2% abv.
Let’s dive in.
Michter’s Single Barrel Straight Bourbon 10 Years Outdated 2025 Evaluate
Michter’s all the time connotes a bolder, extra aggressive to me — and in his evaluate of the 2023 10 12 months previous single barrel bourbon, Drew talked about an uncharacteristic depth — evoking cigar field and baking chocolate on the nostril. That isn’t the case right here, because the whiskey cuts a decidedly mushy profile — maybe one of many gentlest Michter’s expressions I’ve seen up to now. Very fruity with raspberry and strawberry notes however backed up by notes of baking spice, crumbled graham cracker pie crust, and a wholesome layer of cinnamon, the nostril enchants with very a lot a dessert-like profile. Just a little time in glass permits some frivolously charred notes to return to the fore, however it by no means develops the pungency you’d anticipate from a ten 12 months previous bourbon, and quite clings to its exuberant fruit for ages.
The palate doesn’t rock the boat, although there’s a little bit extra to the physique than the comparatively delicate nostril would counsel. Right here the cinnamon and the combination of berries mix to create a cobbler-like expertise, fairly candy and, I’ve to say, very seductive, with a lush physique that feels prefer it wouldn’t be misplaced in a glass of Port wine. The sweetness and the dessert-like character each endure for ages. Late within the recreation, some mild greenery notes layer on sprigs of mint and an echo of rosemary, culminating in a end that’s equal elements fruit and spice. The fade-out connotes allspice, nutmeg, and the tiniest pinch of pepper all layered with caramel sauce.
The low-ish abv works nicely for this whiskey, serving to to maintain its extra delicate flavors from getting washed away by alcohol. The value for Michter’s 10 12 months Outdated Bourbon is beginning to creep up there, however the funding might be price it for these serious about one thing with a bit extra nuance than the everyday double-digit aged providing.
94.4 proof.
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Michter’s Single Barrel Straight Bourbon 10 Years Outdated 2025
USD195
