Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

Nose: Honey, Earthy Tones Palate: Black pepper, Oak

Finished a 2016 bottle and just cracked open a 2019. Just as good as I remembered, maybe better. I wish this was more readily available. Doesn’t get much better than this!

Caramel and vanilla on the nose. Smooth and sweet on the front of the tongue, with a warm wave running towards the back, and a long finish of woody caramel. Good.

Michter’s Distillery is dates back to the early years of the United States in a time when George Washington was leading an army, fighting for independence from Great Britain. originally named Bomberger’s, now Michters distillery primarily produced rye whiskey as it was common in that day. Being founded in Pennsylvania, it is said that George Washington even had stopped in during his travels to secure whiskey for his men. During and there after the prohibition, the distillery changed hands a few times ultimately leading to the founding of Michter’s in the 1950s. The Michter’s distillery as we know it has three locations for its operations. Among their line of products are bourbons, ryes, and of course American whiskey. Michter’s is known as a quality whiskey with good consistency. With careful applications and determination, Michter’s distillery strives to produce some of the best whiskies on the market. The Bourbon Michter's 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon is produced in Bardstown, KY. It is matured for at least 10 long years in charred American White Oak barrels. It is an annual single barrel release that may change year to year. The mashbill is undisclosed, however it is bottled at a pleasant 94.4 proof/47.2% ABV. Color: Delicate Amber The nose begins with a rich creamy butter aroma with hints of crème brûlée, roasted pecans, vanilla, caramel, maple syrup, and toffee. The palate is a little spicier with notes of all spice and pepper that gives way to caramel, vanilla, charred oak, candy apple, apple pie, and brown sugar. The finish is long and lingers for a while with some spiciness; notes of toffee, brown sugar, and oakiness are present until the end. Price: $120 DSRP/$250 Secondary