We tasted the most recent 10-year-old, single barrel bourbon from Michter’s again within the spring, and the companion rye bottling wasn’t too far behind. As soon as once more, Michter’s highlighted of their accompanying press launch the “extra-aged” prospects of this whiskey regardless of the age-statement on the label, noting that they harvest single barrels “in response to the flavour profile of particular barrels fairly than routinely upon their reaching a sure age.” Hold that in thoughts when mulling the $25 value enhance over final yr’s MSRP, or, extra probably, the steep further markup you’ll have to abdomen so as to add this one to the gathering.
Michter’s Single Barrel Straight Rye 10 Years Outdated 2025 Evaluation
The nostril is brilliant and effusive with recent, earthy spices and fistfuls of just-picked mint. Final yr’s launch was equally brilliant and minty, however right here these larger tones get a bit larger because it opens with wintergreen, minted syrup, and a contact of inexperienced tea. Laced all through are the attribute wooden spices present in Michter’s well-aged lineup with loads of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon providing a heat and soothing dimension to the in any other case energetic, natural bouquet.
Shades of final yr’s launch are additionally evident on the palate, however identical to the aroma, there’s a contact extra vitality and herb backyard within the combine that makes this one of many extra vibrant Michter’s ryes I’ve tasted to this point. Early notes of peppermint candies and julep cocktails are crisp and ethereal. The midpalate presents refined undertones of darker barrel char, treacle, spice cupboard, and chocolate – all staples of Michter’s distinctive cask administration – however the rye hogs the limelight, providing up bolder notes of rosemary and sage, minted jelly and mint chocolate chip ice cream earlier than an extended, cooling end of butter mints, complete cloves, and a bit cigar field.
As at all times with a single barrel product, your mileage might range. However tasting this one over time it seems like Michter’s maybe is shifting away from the sweeter, oakier, extra bourbon-esque rye model, which I personally have fairly loved. That’s to not say this newest launch isn’t a top-notch whiskey that may discover loads of followers, particularly amongst rye purists.
92.8 proof.
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Michter’s Single Barrel Straight Rye 10 Years Outdated 2025
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