Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Hits first with a bit of spice, and finishes with a smooth smoky taste.

Overall: Its a solid drink that won't disappoint. The price point is competitive, and there are other options, but for my taste, at $45, I have a hard time not having a bottle around for special sips. However, I regularly see this at $60+ and at that price it wouldn't be the same. Nose: Black cherry, light bits of vanilla, a sweet syrupiness develops with some air. Palate: the cherry hits pretty sharp alongside an oaky spice. Although the dark fruit up front has a tartness to it, the sip transitions to a rich vanilla infused molasses flavor nicely. Finish: medium long finish with a nice caramel note that lingers and leaves you wanting more.

Solid whiskey. Hint of vanilla. Spicy and warm, drinkable neat or with a cube. Pairs great with some roasted almonds.

To be honest, it didn't surprise me. Even the Bulleit is not much inferior in taste characteristics. The first sip was promising with soft notes of vanilla, dried fruit and oak, however, as the bottle was going to be empty (approximately 2 weeks) the taste deteriorated exponentially. A similar drinking of the same Bulleit or Woodford did not change the taste so much, and their price is 2-3 times less. Bottom line - it's quite cool and cool to take somewhere in a bar, but not a whole bottle.

Gushes with honey, vanilla, and caramel. Sweet sweet nose that is strongly reminiscent of root beer hard candies.

Very well balanced bourbon. Easy to drink and not so spicy