Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Rye
Michter's // Kentucky, USA
Produced at Michter's Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, this single barrel Kentucky straight rye is made from select American rye grain and aged in fire-charred new American white oak barrels. As a single barrel expression, slight variations may occur from barrel to barrel.
Bottled at 84.8 proof.
Produced at Michter's Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, this single barrel Kentucky straight rye is made from select American rye grain and aged in fire-charred new American white oak barrels. As a single barrel expression, slight variations may occur from barrel to barrel. Bottled at 84.8 proof.
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abv42.4
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RyeRye produced in the US must be made of at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels (no age requirement). Elsewhere, it will be made according to the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"Mint, honeysuckle, and pepper fill out the nose, with more mint, fresh cut grass and some spicy rye in the palate. The finish is long and spicy, with more honeysuckle, rye and barrel coming through."