Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye

Color: solid copper tone 4 on the scale of 1-10, 1 being water and 10 being motor oil Legs: extremely slow forming but we'll spaced Nose: honey, spice, pepper, slight sweet Carmel but not overpowering Taste: pepper, leather, rougher than expected but didn't harm the tongue Finish: first sip was smooth on the way down with a slight delay on the burn Subsequent sips much easier on the throat and stomach but little rough in the back of the throat Overall, good rye without a lot of surprise. Looking for a good basic switch up that's a little less octane than your typical Rye, this is decent.

This is a solid Rye whiskey that is overpriced for the quality and flavor you get. During the virus lockdown, I have not been buying or reviewing as much as I wanted to. Also, one of the biggest changes I did make is that I got a set of Glencairn glasses. I want to thank BDanner and others that recommended that I use it to taste spirits. Now I bought Michter's Rye, Knob Creek Rye, and Pikesville Rye around the same time and really did not start drinking them until recently. Michter's Rye has a cool classic bottle and a dark mahogany appearance and clings to the sides of the glass nicely. The nose is sweet and spicey with a touch of citrus and herbal with dill popping up. Vanilla and oak make their presence known as well. The body is a bit of a letdown as it is thinner than the nose promises. The rye is there on the body and it just does not last as long as I thought it would. I could taste the vanilla still and candy-like sweetness like good butterscotch or caramel but again it does not last very long. The finish is a decent spice and ethanol burn but short of the three ryes, I tried this had the shortest finish. Overall, this is a solid rye whiskey but overpriced for an 84.8 proof spirit. Of the three bottles, I bought this one came in third due to the cost and flavor profile and strength. I like the bottle but it is $42 in my area. I like Rittenhouse, Old Overholt, and Sazerac as my daily ryes to drink or have in the bar. Enjoy.

Strangely smooth for a rye

Mint, leather and honey on the nose, mild rye spice that came on after swirling the glass vigorously. Taste is strong spearmint, mild bitterness like pecans, and dried fruit on the back end. Raisin flavor lingers on the palate for a pretty long while.