Michter's US1 Kentucky Straight Rye - Bourbon Brothers Australia
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Michter's US1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Michter's US1 Kentucky Straight Rye - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Michter's History
Michter's US1 Kentucky Straight Rye

Michter's US1 Kentucky Straight Rye

$119.00
(5.0)
Overview

Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye | Michter's DistilleryLouisville, Kentucky  ·  42.4% ABV  ·  750ml  ·  92 Points, Whisky Advocate

Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye is built from select American rye grain that's sheared to pull as much flavour out of it as possible. Every bottle comes from a single barrel, no blending across barrels to smooth things out, which means what's in the glass is exactly what that one barrel gave up. It's matured in fire-charred new American white oak and bottled at 42.4% ABV, an easy proof point that still delivers proper rye spice.

Michter's has been serious about rye since the earliest days of the distillery, and it shows. It's got the spice you want from a rye without leaning aggressively into it, which makes it just as good neat as it is in a Manhattan.

Product Details
Brand Michter's
Producer Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
Category Rye Whiskey
Style Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye
Country / Region USA, Kentucky
Age Statement NAS
ABV 42.4%
Cask Type Fire-charred, new American white oak barrels
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Single barrel, limited quantities
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Cinnamon, clove, butterscotch and citrus peel
  • Palate: Black pepper and nutmeg rye spice, with toffee, caramel, vanilla and a hint of mint
  • Finish: Clean and dry, with spice and oak lingering
What sets this bottle apart
  • Every bottle comes from a single barrel, not a blend
  • Rye grain sheared to maximise flavour extraction
  • Balanced 42.4% ABV, easy to drink without losing the spice
  • Built on Michter's long history with rye, America's oldest whiskey style
  • Complex without leaning too hard into aggressive spice
Distillery Information

Rye is America's oldest whiskey style, and Michter's has been making it since the earliest days of the distillery. The US*1 name honours that history, tracing back to America's first whiskey company. No US*1 whiskey gets released until Master Distiller Dan McKee and the Michter's tasting panel are satisfied it's ready, which is why the single barrel releases stay this consistent.

Awards & Recognition

92 Points, Whisky Advocate

Who this bottle is for
  • Rye drinkers after genuine single barrel character
  • Anyone who wants spice without it overpowering everything else
  • Cocktail drinkers building a proper Manhattan
  • Bourbon fans curious about crossing over into rye
Why we curate it

Michter's US*1 Rye earns its reputation through genuine single barrel character and proper rye spice, without turning into a fight in the glass. Whether you're new to rye or already have a favourite, this one's worth having on the shelf.