Michter's US*1 American Whiskey

This is why I live in this country.

Creamy, subtle, soft. Coffee analogy: If bourbon is like fresh black coffee, Michter's American is like a latte. It's a bourbon mashbilll aged in USED oak which is unique amongst large distilleries. The nose is similar to a bourbon: vanilla, cherry, honey... nothing too exciting. The taste is different. First thing I noticed is the mouthfeel. Its like drinking cream. It coats the mouth like velvet while leaving hints of vanilla, spice, sweet corn, and finishes with some wood notes. It's bourbon but with softer edges. Its a very pleasant whiskey and one I think I'd be likely to share with those who are new to bourbon. Also, I would love to see more distilleries experiment with used oak.

The nose has a fruit forward cherry and apricot note, with a walnut and honey afterthought. Gentle sweetness honey taste quickly followed by a ripe juicy apricot kick and a back end of bitter pecan. Palate lingers for a medium length with sweet honey on the lips and a bitter nut shell flavor on the back of the tongue.

Beautifully complex sweetness made of vanilla, coffee creamer and caramel. Slight fruitiness in there as well. The flavors are just a little too subtle being bottled at such a low proof which i consistently find with michters. This one is tough because the flavors are more subtle being aged in used oak but also more complex at the same time. Overall a thin but lovely whiskey.

Super buttery caramelly on the finish. Same on the palate but with an orangey-apricot twist. Super sweet nose