Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson approved the publication of Michter’s Us*1 Barrel Strength Rye. Delivery to bars, restaurants and shops begins in March of this year.
“When we started selling our Roggen whiskeys many years ago, American rye whiskey was practically a foreign word for many people. Our team is proud of our Ryes, and it is great to see how this category of wonderful whiskey has come back to the fore, “said the President of Michter’s, Joseph J. Magliocco.
Michter’s Ryes is a rye beer according to Kentucky species with a high proportion of corn and painted barley, even if it mainly consists of rye. “We often have people in a tasting who say that they are not rye drinkers, but when they try Micht’s, they are surprised how much they like them,” said McKee. “This rye whiskey in the style of Kentucky is another fantastic Possibility to enjoy the traditional properties of a rye whiskeys and at the same time find a nice balance between sweetness and spice. “
Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is a single barrel product, and the average proof quality of the barrels in this 2025 version is 110.5 proof (55.25% ABV). The recommended sales price for a 750 ml bottle in the USA is $ 120.
About the US*1 Barrel Strength Rye said Wilson: “It is an absolute honor, such a wonderful representation of what American rye can be, with its baking spices, dark fruits, toffee and fragrant citrus and floral notes in a round, smooth, smooth, To present complex departure that encourages thinking and enjoying. I couldn’t be proud of our team and the efforts to create such a sophisticated American Rye who pulls our hat off the history of the RyGenWhiskeys in this country. “
In October 2024, Michter’s was the first whiskey in two consecutive years by an international academy of voters who were based in the UK Drinks International announced, elected “The World’s Most Admired Whiskey”. Michter’s looks back on a rich and long heritage of traditional American whiskeys of uncompromising quality. The highly praised Michter portfolio includes Bourbon, Rye, Sour Mash Whiskey and American whiskey, with each of the products made in limited number of products to its highest ripening.
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