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Michter's Distillery
MICHTER’S DISTILLERY: AMERICA’S MOST METICULOUS WHISKEY MAKERS
History
The Michter’s story is one of America’s oldest — and greatest — whiskey revivals.
The brand traces its roots back to 1753, when Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded a distillery in Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Valley. It later became known as Michter’s, earning a reputation for producing some of the finest rye whiskey in early American history.
After a series of closures through the 20th century, the brand lay dormant until the early 1990s, when entrepreneurs Joseph J. Magliocco and Richard “Dick” Newman revived Michter’s with a single mission: to create the highest-quality American whiskey, no matter the cost.
Today, Michter’s operates in Louisville, Kentucky, and has become one of the most respected and sought-after whiskey producers in the world — renowned for precision, rarity, and uncompromising craftsmanship.
Distilling Process
Michter’s is famed for its obsessive attention to detail, including:
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Toast and char protocol developed uniquely for each release
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Low barrel entry proof (typically 103), enhancing richness and mouthfeel
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Extensive barrel seasoning and air-drying
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Custom filtration protocols per expression
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Strict single-barrel and small-batch bottling
Every whiskey is produced in small quantities, with long maturation times and some of the tightest quality standards in the industry.
What Makes Michter’s Unique and Revered
- Exceptional flavour concentration
- Elite barrel management
- Highly limited annual allocations
- Industry-leading quality control
From US*1 Bourbon to US*1 Rye, Sour Mash, 10-Year, Barrel Strength, and the legendary Michter’s 25-Year, the distillery consistently releases some of the most coveted American whiskeys globally.
Collectors and connoisseurs prize Michter’s for its balance, richness, and rare, hand-selected barrels that define true ultra-premium whiskey.
Master Distiller & Team
Michter’s is guided by one of the most respected teams in whiskey, including:
- Master Distiller Dan McKee
- Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson, a leader in cask science and one of the most influential women in American whiskey
Together, they spearhead Michter’s legendary production standards, often discarding barrels other distilleries would consider perfectly acceptable — all in the pursuit of perfection.
Signature Whiskeys
- Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon – rich caramel, vanilla, and warm oak.
- Michter’s US*1 Rye – spicy, elegant, and impeccably balanced.
- Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash – unique, smooth, and beautifully layered.
- Michter’s 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon & Rye – among the world’s most coveted age-statement whiskeys.
- Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye – powerful, spicy, and intensely flavourful.
Awards & Recognition
🏆 #1 Whiskey in the World – The Whisky Exchange
🏆 Chairman’s Trophy – Ultimate Spirits Challenge
🏆 Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
🏆 Top 10 Collectible American Whiskeys – Whisky Advocate
Michter’s has earned global acclaim for its rare, impeccably made releases.