Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Rye

107.8 proof

1oz

$14 -one oz pour. . This is high end rye and while I’d chose high end bourbon over high end rye it’s def best rye I’ve had. I want only very small pour. Charred nose. High spice. Full flavor. After three drops of water a bit of chocolate can be hinted and less burn. So good with steak! So fun, I would do it again for $10-14 pour but not for paying a whole lot more.

Harsh but tasty. Weird funky nose. Not to ruin it but I got Elmer’s Glue with some sweetness. Taste is nice and spicy rye.

Nose: a little funk. Milk chocolate. Almond. Oak. I think the funk is actually a toasted almond aroma. Vanilla. As it breathed the funk gave way for more orange creamsicle. Marshmallow. Body: medium Palate: rye spice, almond again, toast. Finish: medium to long. Wafts or orange bubble up for a long while. Note: a taste from Jared. Going rye tonight. Michters toasted barrel, Kentucky Owl. Now this… let’s see how this goes. Huh. I like this better than the Kentucky owl 11 year rye and the michters toasted barrel rye. But the toasted barrel is second. But this rye whiskey is the best of the night