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Michter's US1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Overview
Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye | Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky · 42.4% ABV · 750ml · 92 Points, Whisky Advocate
Michter's US*1 Rye is a single barrel Kentucky straight rye made from select American rye grain, matured in fire-charred new American white oak. Bottled at 42.4% ABV, it delivers genuine rye spice without turning aggressive — balanced enough to sip neat and structured enough to anchor a proper Manhattan.
Product Details
| Brand | Michter's |
| Producer | Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Country / Region | USA, Kentucky |
| Category | Rye Whiskey |
| Style | Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye |
| Age | NAS (Min 4 years) |
| ABV | 42.4% |
| Mash Bill | Undisclosed |
| 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, toffee, caramel, vanilla and a hint of mint.
Finish: Clean and dry, with spice and oak lingering.
Provenance
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.
Awards & Recognition
- 92 Points — Whisky Advocate
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
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.